Research Task 5- Emma Robertson

INSiDE (Trevor Sands, 2002)
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•Over-powering use of a non-diegetic soundtrack- mystery, suspenseful
•Sound effects of chains, footsteps, doors slamming, lights flicking
•Off-screen diegetic sound of voices- overlapping each other- one becomes dominant mainly the Doctor's

•Nothing, but dialogue in the conversation between Doctor Jane and 'Daniel' as the voices are confusing and irritating at times

•Doctor Jane's voice becomes dominant for a while as she tells everyone to 'STOP!' Her character is very controlling.
•On screen dialogue of the characters grows louder and louder- creates sympathy for Daniel as you begin to understand what it is like to have multiple personality disorder

•Interesting camera angles such as the very high angle extreme long shot of Daniel sitting in the white chamber. Vulnerability emphasised

•Low key lighting used throughout- convention of the thriller genre
•180 degree rule followed in this piece to not confuse the audience of the table investigation scene between Doctor Jane and Daniel

•Depth of field within medium close up of wandering characters behind Daniel. Combined with low key lighting- each individual character steps into the light, allowing the audience to understand 'his different personalities'
•Panning across the characters to allow the audience to witness their individual costumes and emotions.
•Slow zoom in the close up of Daniel's face as he reveals his name- changing point of the narrative highlighted as there is total silence- change of mood- tension created

•'Multiple personality disorder': Different personalities are symbolised through different characters: CLEVER! Inspirational for my film as we may use this idea.
•Great narrative as the low angle medium shot symbolises the Doctor Jane has become another personality for Daniel. Has a threatening mood and is very thrilling to watch.

Posted by Emma at 01:25