4 MICRO-ELEMENTS
Mise-en-Scene
The props that are used are chosen to create tone and explain the storyline to the viewer. The dark makeup that is used has a dull and monotone colour palette that is intentionally chosen to create this gothic look to represent another character in the story ( The vile side of the girls).In contrast, the normal and natural makeup in the café scene makes the character looks guiltless and gentle <-- this is used to vividly portray the innocence of the 2 girls in the plot. Moreover, the student uniform is used in the scene to indicate the position of the characters, giving important details that the audience could possibly want to know. It also allows the audience to see whether they are interested in this film/series or not ( e.g. they might be interested as it is relatable to them as they are students themselves) Also, the black clothing that is worn is used to enhance the personality / the other side of the characters - how they are evil and sinful.
Moving on to the props that are used... the roses are used to symbolize the powerful elements of love ( friendship love )The white rose symbolizes virtue and purity side of people where in contrast, the black rose symbolizes monstrosity of people. The juxtaposition of 2 different colour in the footage is very effective as it creates suspense and it foreshadows *
It also makes the audience feel unease as the two opposite creates irony which makes the story seem uncanny. - this creates mood to the footage.
Camerawork
The camerawork that is used throughout the opening credit is used to convey the theme of psychopathic- thriller.By the use of close ups CU : Extreme close ups on the eyes to show the main details of the eye lashes - indicating the gender of the character - (female) , Mid shots are also used to show the characters in the settings. For example the use of Mid shots during the under water scene - it is used to show the character and the place/location there are at.
Editing
Most of the shots that are used are jump shotss/cut - Jump shots/cuts are used to create a disconnection between frames.This is used to disrupt the smooth flow emphasizing vigorous actions.Also, it is used to emphasize on the the fact that something is hiding. The jump cut makes it seem like the story has a hidden message ( covering up a crime scene) to it creating a mood to the scene (scary and uncomfortable to the viewer).
Not just to create symbolism to the scene but it also draws the attention of the audience because it disrupts the continuous flow.
Sound
In our opening credit we use both Diegetic and Non-Diegetic sounds. Diegetic sounds are visible on screen are used to tell the story to the audience for example how we use the speech of a poem. This is used to
But later on , the café scene - we have an accumulation of voices.The non-diegetic sounds are intentionally done to create a sense of demonization of characters. This building up of voices creates drama and builds up tension in the scene as the voice over voices makes it feel like the object/subject is coming closer as it increases the volume.It also creates a sense of threat as the voices are repeated continuously- giving a sense of "warning". Also, the soundtrack - creates tone to the scene.The soft lullaby music creates the sense of calmness to the scene but occasionally the break in the lullaby ( off the key notes ) makes it seems like theres something behind the softness and gentleness of the music. Just like the characters of the girls - they have something that they are hiding.
Mise-en-Scene
The props that are used are chosen to create tone and explain the storyline to the viewer. The dark makeup that is used has a dull and monotone colour palette that is intentionally chosen to create this gothic look to represent another character in the story ( The vile side of the girls).In contrast, the normal and natural makeup in the café scene makes the character looks guiltless and gentle <-- this is used to vividly portray the innocence of the 2 girls in the plot. Moreover, the student uniform is used in the scene to indicate the position of the characters, giving important details that the audience could possibly want to know. It also allows the audience to see whether they are interested in this film/series or not ( e.g. they might be interested as it is relatable to them as they are students themselves) Also, the black clothing that is worn is used to enhance the personality / the other side of the characters - how they are evil and sinful.
Moving on to the props that are used... the roses are used to symbolize the powerful elements of love ( friendship love )The white rose symbolizes virtue and purity side of people where in contrast, the black rose symbolizes monstrosity of people. The juxtaposition of 2 different colour in the footage is very effective as it creates suspense and it foreshadows *
It also makes the audience feel unease as the two opposite creates irony which makes the story seem uncanny. - this creates mood to the footage.
Camerawork
The camerawork that is used throughout the opening credit is used to convey the theme of psychopathic- thriller.By the use of close ups CU : Extreme close ups on the eyes to show the main details of the eye lashes - indicating the gender of the character - (female) , Mid shots are also used to show the characters in the settings. For example the use of Mid shots during the under water scene - it is used to show the character and the place/location there are at.
Editing
Most of the shots that are used are jump shotss/cut - Jump shots/cuts are used to create a disconnection between frames.This is used to disrupt the smooth flow emphasizing vigorous actions.Also, it is used to emphasize on the the fact that something is hiding. The jump cut makes it seem like the story has a hidden message ( covering up a crime scene) to it creating a mood to the scene (scary and uncomfortable to the viewer).
Not just to create symbolism to the scene but it also draws the attention of the audience because it disrupts the continuous flow.
Sound
In our opening credit we use both Diegetic and Non-Diegetic sounds. Diegetic sounds are visible on screen are used to tell the story to the audience for example how we use the speech of a poem. This is used to
But later on , the café scene - we have an accumulation of voices.The non-diegetic sounds are intentionally done to create a sense of demonization of characters. This building up of voices creates drama and builds up tension in the scene as the voice over voices makes it feel like the object/subject is coming closer as it increases the volume.It also creates a sense of threat as the voices are repeated continuously- giving a sense of "warning". Also, the soundtrack - creates tone to the scene.The soft lullaby music creates the sense of calmness to the scene but occasionally the break in the lullaby ( off the key notes ) makes it seems like theres something behind the softness and gentleness of the music. Just like the characters of the girls - they have something that they are hiding.
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