A point of the shot and birds eye angle would have been used to let the audience experience what the actress in the short horror movie would be seeing, It would also make the audience feel like they are going through the situation themselves.
Red has been used for the word 'enabled' to show that the fact that the webcam has come on automatically suggests that something bad is going to happen. The colour red also gives the connotations of blood, devil and anger.
You can that in there background you can see that there is decor to show that it is Halloween as there are little light lanterns which are little pumpkins. This could also be the reason why the producers and directors decided that they wanted to go with this story line and choose the low key lighting.
The low key lighting shows that there is that something is lurking in the dark and that something may even jump out on the women while she is trying to figure out what is going on behind her, and if there is anything or anyone out to get her.
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ReplyDeleteAvoid generic statements 'it creates an eerie effect' - try and be more specific - how does it create this effect?
You state that the bird's eye view angle is 'still' being used - why is this shot used across 2 scenes? Is it creating the same effect or is it used differently?
Consider why red is used - connotations?
You are identifying features 'the camera angle has changed to webcam outlook', 'back lighting is low and the filler light is used on the computer' - it's not enough to just identify - you need to examine why it's being used and the effects achieved.
Again, more needed on editing, sound and miss en scene. Some insightful comments on camera but you need to consider all 4 areas.
You state in the final scene that it is very dark and you can't see what's happening - why has the director decided to do this? How does it make you feel? What can you fathom is happening? Is there any sound/music that help contribute to your understanding of what is going on?