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Understanding Micro Elements In
        Film Openings
           ‘Physco’
       Tyrisha Lendor-Black
Setting




The setting of this film is very dull as it is in black and
white. The shot shows buildings from an aerial view
which gives off a feel of the California suburbs.
Props




In the opening scene props such as a
jug, sandwiches and cups are used for emphasis.
This is to show what the male is doing for her.
Costumes/Make-Up




The costumes is portrayed as very sexual. Both of the characters are in minimal
clothing which shows that they have a close relationship.
Figure expression and movement




In this shot the lady is looking up at the man listening to what he has to say to
her whilst he is looking down at her talking to her. This slightly shows that the
man is in higher authority within the situation.
Close up




A close up is used in this scene to show the intimacy between the two
Medium shot




A medium shot is used for this scene in order to
capture the actually effect of the situation that is going
on.
Long shot




A long shot is used here to show where she is about to
enter but also to show her.
Pan




This pan shot is used to show the environment in which the film is actually
set in.
Cut




Cut is used to not only show both characters talking to each other but give
more personal shots of them within this and then going back to them being
intimate again.
Pace
The actual pace of the movie is very fast, this is because
  there are a lot of cuts that appear in a short period
  of time which allow the film actually meaning to the
  film to become more effective.
Performance
• Physical expression – the physical expression is also very clear,
  they are always touching each other or pointing something
  out within the room.
• Vocal delivery – the vocal delivery is very clear considering
  that the film is in black and white; you are able to hear
  everything and become engaged.
• Interaction – the interaction between the two characters is
  very close and personal, you can tell that there is some sort of
  close chemistry between them.

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Understanding micro elements in film openings

  • 1. Understanding Micro Elements In Film Openings ‘Physco’ Tyrisha Lendor-Black
  • 2. Setting The setting of this film is very dull as it is in black and white. The shot shows buildings from an aerial view which gives off a feel of the California suburbs.
  • 3. Props In the opening scene props such as a jug, sandwiches and cups are used for emphasis. This is to show what the male is doing for her.
  • 4. Costumes/Make-Up The costumes is portrayed as very sexual. Both of the characters are in minimal clothing which shows that they have a close relationship.
  • 5. Figure expression and movement In this shot the lady is looking up at the man listening to what he has to say to her whilst he is looking down at her talking to her. This slightly shows that the man is in higher authority within the situation.
  • 6. Close up A close up is used in this scene to show the intimacy between the two
  • 7. Medium shot A medium shot is used for this scene in order to capture the actually effect of the situation that is going on.
  • 8. Long shot A long shot is used here to show where she is about to enter but also to show her.
  • 9. Pan This pan shot is used to show the environment in which the film is actually set in.
  • 10. Cut Cut is used to not only show both characters talking to each other but give more personal shots of them within this and then going back to them being intimate again.
  • 11. Pace The actual pace of the movie is very fast, this is because there are a lot of cuts that appear in a short period of time which allow the film actually meaning to the film to become more effective.
  • 12. Performance • Physical expression – the physical expression is also very clear, they are always touching each other or pointing something out within the room. • Vocal delivery – the vocal delivery is very clear considering that the film is in black and white; you are able to hear everything and become engaged. • Interaction – the interaction between the two characters is very close and personal, you can tell that there is some sort of close chemistry between them.