1) This shot features our main character, our villainess, Izabella, staring down in to the camera, looming over us, dressed in red, with her face obscured in shadow, and with an evil grin on her face.
In terms of costume, Izabella is wearing a red coat. Red is a colour associated with violence and danger, and also it is a colour synonymous with femininity and female sexuality. Also, the type of costume the character is wearing is a coat, but a coat typical to that of a woman’s taste. As such, Izabella’s character does not lose her femininity in order to gain strength (i.e., having to wear clothes synonymous with the male psyche in order to be empowered). She maintains her femininity through her costume whilst at the same time being the strongest character in the film.
In terms of camera shot, the shot employed is a low angle point of view shot, filmed in a shaky style. This helps to place us in the shoes of this character, and also gives the scene a sense of immediacy or, in other words, draws our attention immediately to the action. It also helps to heighten the sense of eeriness and the sinister atmosphere that we were trying to create. Finally, it immediately portrays Izabella, our leading female character (villainess) as being empowered, the one in charge, the one who we (as the audience) and the remaining characters in general, have to be fearful of. Again, this shot helps to reinforce the role of strong women in the film.In terms of location, the location is unknown, to both the audience and the character in the trunk of the car. This helps to conjure up a feeling of dread and doubt within the audience. They have no idea where they are, just as the character in the trunk has no idea where they are, and so they are seeing the events through this character’s eyes moment by moment. To quote Quentin Tarantino, “Cinema doesn’t smooth things along, move things along – we’re stuck there.”
2) These two shots feature our two leading female characters. Izabella, sitting on a chair, with a cigarette in her hand, dressed all in black, looking into the camera, at us (the audience) and Cassie, the girl she has held captive. Cassie, tied down to a stool, hair mussed up, bloody chin, split lip, bloody shirt, looking down on the floor, from the point of view of Izabella.
In terms of costume, Izabella is dressed all in black, whilst Cassie is wearing a white shirt stained in blood. The choice of colour here is intentional; Izabella, dressed all in black, signifies to the audience a sense of darkness and, to a lesser extent, monotony about her character. Izabella is the complete antithesis to Cassie’s character. She represents darkness (the “whore”), while Cassie represents light (the “Madonna”). Izabella and Cassie are polar opposites of each other, but Cassie is not as innocent or naive as she seems, because, at the film’s conclusion, she finally realizes what sort of a man her father is, and, because of Izabella, she is forever changed and sees the world, and men like her father, in a whole new “light.”
In terms of camera shot, the two shots are point of view shots, with both characters looking head-on at each other. Our intention with these two shots is to, again, put the audience in the shoes of these two characters, so that they were not put to the side but are, rather, dragged into this situation, with little or no say in the matter. We want our film to be an active, rather than passive, experience. We do not want the audience to simply sit and watch our film in an unreceptive manner; we instead want them to be part of the action and to feel as though the action in the film is happening to them.
In terms of camera shot, the shot employed is a low angle point of view shot, filmed in a shaky style. This helps to place us in the shoes of this character, and also gives the scene a sense of immediacy or, in other words, draws our attention immediately to the action. It also helps to heighten the sense of eeriness and the sinister atmosphere that we were trying to create. Finally, it immediately portrays Izabella, our leading female character (villainess) as being empowered, the one in charge, the one who we (as the audience) and the remaining characters in general, have to be fearful of. Again, this shot helps to reinforce the role of strong women in the film.In terms of location, the location is unknown, to both the audience and the character in the trunk of the car. This helps to conjure up a feeling of dread and doubt within the audience. They have no idea where they are, just as the character in the trunk has no idea where they are, and so they are seeing the events through this character’s eyes moment by moment. To quote Quentin Tarantino, “Cinema doesn’t smooth things along, move things along – we’re stuck there.”
2) These two shots feature our two leading female characters. Izabella, sitting on a chair, with a cigarette in her hand, dressed all in black, looking into the camera, at us (the audience) and Cassie, the girl she has held captive. Cassie, tied down to a stool, hair mussed up, bloody chin, split lip, bloody shirt, looking down on the floor, from the point of view of Izabella.
In terms of costume, Izabella is dressed all in black, whilst Cassie is wearing a white shirt stained in blood. The choice of colour here is intentional; Izabella, dressed all in black, signifies to the audience a sense of darkness and, to a lesser extent, monotony about her character. Izabella is the complete antithesis to Cassie’s character. She represents darkness (the “whore”), while Cassie represents light (the “Madonna”). Izabella and Cassie are polar opposites of each other, but Cassie is not as innocent or naive as she seems, because, at the film’s conclusion, she finally realizes what sort of a man her father is, and, because of Izabella, she is forever changed and sees the world, and men like her father, in a whole new “light.”
In terms of camera shot, the two shots are point of view shots, with both characters looking head-on at each other. Our intention with these two shots is to, again, put the audience in the shoes of these two characters, so that they were not put to the side but are, rather, dragged into this situation, with little or no say in the matter. We want our film to be an active, rather than passive, experience. We do not want the audience to simply sit and watch our film in an unreceptive manner; we instead want them to be part of the action and to feel as though the action in the film is happening to them.
In terms of location, this location, too, is unknown. This helps to reinforce the eeriness of the piece and the surreal atmosphere which we were trying to create. Also, the heavy use of black reinforces not only the dark and brooding atmosphere which we were trying to create, but also the lowdown and dirty situation that is playing out in the film.
3) This shot features an over-the-shoulder shot of Izabella, during her poker game with Jerry (wearing a black shirt), with Jerry looking uncertain, but at the same time, determined to win and assert his masculinity.
In terms of costume, there is heavy usage of the colour black. Black, like red, is a colour closely associated with violence, danger and dirty dealings. Also, red and black are two colours seen almost continuously throughout the entire film, and not least the opening, and so this helps to maintain continuity, and does not seem to the audience to be at all out of place. Also, the use of black signifies to the audience that Jerry is just like Izabella; no better, but much, much worse. It helps to signify that he lives the same type of life she does, a life full of crime and uncertainty and risk, but crucially she, unlike he, has the upper-hand on him. Also, the use of the glasses make him appear eerie, creepy and untrustworthy. The use of the glasses, again, does not seem at all out of place in the larger context of the film.
In terms of camera shot, this shot is an over-the-shoulder shot, seen from Izabella’s point of view, which once again places her in a higher position of power than Jerry. We are seeing the events from her perspective, since the flashback is, essentially, her retelling of the events that transpired during the poker game. Also, this use of use foreshadows to the audience that Izabella is the game’s winner, since we can see her cards and can tell that she has a winning hand. Further, The use of black and white photography during the flashback helps to conform to the rules and conventions of filmmaking. Not only that, but also, the use of the black and white photography itself is in keeping with the colour scheme prevelant throughout the entire film (i.e., with its’ heavy uses of black and red). The use of the B&W does not seem at all out of place. Instead, it is expected, as it fits in with the continuity of the piece and conforms to the rules and conventions.
In terms of location, this location is, too, unknown, although, from what the audience can surmise, the scene takes place in a pub or a cafe of some sort. The decision to set the scene this location, which appears to be closed and isolated, is so that this reinforces the lowdown, dirty situation that transpires within the film. The card game is meant to be a very inconspicuous, secret event, with both characters not wanting to draw attention to themselves. Our intention here is to make the audience feel as if they are being let in on a secret, and the use of location, black and white photography, quick cuts and tight angles signifies this.
3) This shot features an over-the-shoulder shot of Izabella, during her poker game with Jerry (wearing a black shirt), with Jerry looking uncertain, but at the same time, determined to win and assert his masculinity.
In terms of costume, there is heavy usage of the colour black. Black, like red, is a colour closely associated with violence, danger and dirty dealings. Also, red and black are two colours seen almost continuously throughout the entire film, and not least the opening, and so this helps to maintain continuity, and does not seem to the audience to be at all out of place. Also, the use of black signifies to the audience that Jerry is just like Izabella; no better, but much, much worse. It helps to signify that he lives the same type of life she does, a life full of crime and uncertainty and risk, but crucially she, unlike he, has the upper-hand on him. Also, the use of the glasses make him appear eerie, creepy and untrustworthy. The use of the glasses, again, does not seem at all out of place in the larger context of the film.
In terms of camera shot, this shot is an over-the-shoulder shot, seen from Izabella’s point of view, which once again places her in a higher position of power than Jerry. We are seeing the events from her perspective, since the flashback is, essentially, her retelling of the events that transpired during the poker game. Also, this use of use foreshadows to the audience that Izabella is the game’s winner, since we can see her cards and can tell that she has a winning hand. Further, The use of black and white photography during the flashback helps to conform to the rules and conventions of filmmaking. Not only that, but also, the use of the black and white photography itself is in keeping with the colour scheme prevelant throughout the entire film (i.e., with its’ heavy uses of black and red). The use of the B&W does not seem at all out of place. Instead, it is expected, as it fits in with the continuity of the piece and conforms to the rules and conventions.
In terms of location, this location is, too, unknown, although, from what the audience can surmise, the scene takes place in a pub or a cafe of some sort. The decision to set the scene this location, which appears to be closed and isolated, is so that this reinforces the lowdown, dirty situation that transpires within the film. The card game is meant to be a very inconspicuous, secret event, with both characters not wanting to draw attention to themselves. Our intention here is to make the audience feel as if they are being let in on a secret, and the use of location, black and white photography, quick cuts and tight angles signifies this.
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