Thriller Analysis

Se7en

Textural Analysis of film Se7en;

Camera angle and movement:

The use of the camera in this opening sequence is very good because the angles of the shots are high showing that the person writing is isolated and alone. This adds to the intensity of the thing that he is writing. The camera is close-up in order to see what this character is doing and show the details of the the props used and created for this scene. Minor camera movement, but slight adjustments to the camera when the hand moves.

Sound:

The sound in thrillers is considered one of the most important factors, and in this opening the use of the beats and score is very effective, because the first time I watched this it made me feel anxious, and I also played it with no sound and there was a significant difference. The grinding and scratching sounds added when the change of shot is done also adds the to the atmosphere, adding the feel of something sinister is happening particularly when the person is shaving his fingertips, trying to erase his finger prints.

Editing:

The sequence consists of mainly straight cuts, this is mainly because of the continuity. The scene is put together in the way that the shots where not too long, and some shot lengths where short adding to the tension of the scene. The overlapped section adds to the irregularity of the scene also making the audience think what is happening. What I found very effective was the editing effect of the camera reel having brake-ups giving a rustic feel to the shot.

Mise-en-scene:

The props created for this opening scene is really good, because it has a simple lined paper pad with words and sketches on it, also a razer and geometrical equipment is also used as props. Shows that the person is planning something, like a crime or conspiracy.

The credits are shown in a black screen with white handwritten style font. This shows that link between what the person is downing with that titles.

The lighting is low-key this adds to the mysterious effect of the sequence, showing that he is alone and isolated doing mysterious things that people will not see.