Research Micro Elements

Extreme Close Up – Shows a characters facial expression in more detail & draws the audiences attention to something of importance.

Close Up – Shows a characters facial expression/reaction & gives the audience a clear understand of how the character is feeling.

Medium Shot – Shows a characters body language/ facial expression/reaction, as well as part location so the audience has an understanding of what is happening.

Long Shot – See the character in full, with context to location & allows the audience to develop an understanding of the character and the location.

Tracking Shot – A tracking shot is when a camera follows a person or an object physically moving with the subject- This can be done using tracks, handheld, ropes, Steady-cam etc & draws the audience in and out of the action, following the drama.

Panning Shot – When the camera is horizontal so that it sweeps around the scene. It can also be tilted up or down in a vertical panning shot or in a diagonal pan, as when it follows an actor up a stairway following the action.Tilt Shot – Creates a sense of height/power & creates point of view of a character, making the audience feel like they are seeing what the character is seeing.

Zoom Shot – Creates movement, in and out of a shot & alternative tracking shot.

Cut – In the post-production process of film editing and video editing, a cut is an abrupt, but usually trivial film transition from one sequence to another. Alternating or intercutting one narrative action with another. Parallel editing.

Pace –The editor has the freedom to change the timing and pacing of a sequence in order to draw an emotional response from the audience & the editor may choose to convey the story’s tension through fast-paced cuts or linger on a particular shot.

Performance – Facial Expressions – used to show a characters feelings in detail.
Body Language – to show expression through body language as a character, and relationship.

Non Diegetic Sound – Non-diegetic sound is sound whose source is neither visible on the screen nor has been implied to be present in the action & non-diegetic sound is represented as coming from the a source outside story space.

Diegetic Sound – Diegetic sound is sound whose source is visible on the screen or whose source is implied to be present by the action of the film & diegetic sound can be either on screen or off screendepending on whatever its source is within the frame or outside the frame.

Mise-en-Scene – Mise-en-scene refers to everything in the scene/shot.
1.Colour/Lighting
2.Actor positioning/ proxemics/ gesture/ body language/ facial expressions. (performance)
3.Make up & Costume
4.Props/ Furniture/ Set dressing
5.Setting & Location

Analysis – By researching the micro elements, I gave gained the understanding to realise these are all potential features that will be effective in my construction of my film opening.

For example shots such as Close ups/Extreme Close Ups/Long Shots etc, are all useful camera shots that add atmosphere, realism and interest. For example, I can use Close ups and Extreme close up to highlight to the audience fear in characters faces. By doing this, the audience will be more likely to emphasise with the character and will want them to survive for longer.

I also plan to add non diegetic, as well as diegetic sound to my film. I believe this will add to the mystery of the horror and create suspense within.