Film review - Se7en: David Fincher

Se7en- David Fincher

This film follows two detectives who are attempting to capture a serial killer, and sees the effect that it has on there personal lives as they become part of the serial killers game, as he commits murder according to the  seven deadly sins- gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, pride, lust, and envy.

there is a texture to the film that I really liked, although the city that its set in is not specifically named, the relentless rain and dark atmosphere that is consistent throughout the film, with the exception of the end scenes, creates and effective and sometimes overpowering ominous feeling. This is heightened by the brightness of the last scenes, which could be argued to be the darkest of them all. this not only makes the viewer immensely uncomfortable, but when the viewer finds out what in the box, it also heightens the disgust as the scene is almost to bright and happy.

Furthermore the amazing cinematography of the film, by Darius Khondji, added to the intimate and eerie feel of the film.

Generally I would not watch a film like Se7en however, the way the film was made and executed generated the right atmosphere and left me wanting more afterwards.

Interesting Sound Transitions And Techniques

This is a clear example of how music can effect the atmosphere in the scene. the scene starts with quick paced repetitive music that increased the tension, this non-diegetic music continued all the way through the clip, varying in volume, this created a continuous tense atmosphere, which makes the viewer apprehensive.  The music then fades out to only diegetic music and slience again which builds the tension until the sound of shots being fired. The music then  becomes fast paced techno beat, which is synchronous to the images in the scene.

The use of sound in this way, builds tension and anticipation for the viewer as the constant dip and rise in volume implies danger.

Storyboard

 The clip will open on a close up of a alarm, and will pan over a girl who will turn off the alarm and roll over, it will then transition to a slip screen and we will see both the girls standing up and leaving shot, the title will then appears on the. Then there will be a close up of water running, which will pan up to the girls brushing there hair in the mirror.

The camera will the follow the character to the bedroom and wait outside the door, and the character will come back out dressed up. The camera will be at the bottom of the stairs and watch them walking down the stairs.

It will then follow the character into the kitchen where they will prepare there breakfast. Then we will follow the characters out of the kitchen where they will take there coats and leave the house.

it will cut to both the characters going into Starbucks and costa, and then they will comeing out  and walk of shot. this will then transition to both the characters walking on opposite sides of the pavement. it will then transition to a mid-shot of one character say she forgot something, which will lead her to turn around and run, this will be shot on a stedicam and the camera will track her until she bumps into the other character.

One of the characters will says "I am sorry", from a side mid-shot then walk off shot. It will then cut to a shot- reverse-shot of the characters looking at each other. Then it will fade to black.

Film Review - "Hunger Game - Mockingjay Part 2"

The Hunger Games- Mockingjay Part 2: Francis Lawrence (2015)

A few days ago I went to see 'The Hunger Games - Mockingjay Part 2". As a big Hunger games fan, of both the books and the films, I was quite disappointed by the prequel to the film , ' Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' as there wasn't much action as it was a build up to this film.

However in this film there was a lot of action sequences that where shot very well. Furthermore the tone of the film and the franchises was consistent throughout.

The music transitions and sound effects where really effective, and where appropriate to the scenes.

Overall the film was really enjoyable and the music transitions and sound effects where effective and had a impact in the scenes . 

Trip To The BFI

In November our class went to the BFI to learn more about the course we are taking, here are some pictures....

film location ideas

My film opening will be set in two different houses as well as on a street.

House 1

House 2