To commence the short film, this use of a long shot within the car is a effective camera shot. This is because it gives a small idea of where the film is set. It has also gave connotations of a thriller; hence the blood on the window screen. Furthermore, in the shot, we associate the driver as a murder. This makes the audience's opinion on the main character to be negative.
Additionally, this over the shoulder shot & long shot creates more tension within the film. This is because you cannot see the other character; the identity hasn't been revealed. Furthermore, the long shot shows the mysterious surroundings more than the characters.
Lastly, the Close up shot lets in the suspense within the short film. The close up gives more detail to the audience and represents the genre of a psychological thriller successfully.
Sound
Music - Throughout the entire short film, the same hollow music is played. This adds apprehension to the film and for the audience. This non diegetic music creates a sense of mystery and an upcoming climax. The music enhances the sense of the unknown and adds to the suspense. Additionally, the music helps to highlight the genre of psychological thriller. As well as the mis en scene hinting a thrilling ending, the music implies this also.
Dialogue - At 4:30 the injured man repeats the words "you sorry?". This adds a plot twist to the short film. A plot twist is essential for a psychological short film as it messes with the audiences minds and adds an inevitable doom. This is highly effective as we felt empathy for the other male previously. Now we know the injured man may possibly be the protagonist. Secondly, the words "you sorry?" highlight guilt and irony; hence the name of the short film.
Foley - In the short film, at 4:51 the sound of a glass bottle breaking is emphasised. Not only does this create chaos and mayhem the accentuation of the bottle breaking connotes a tragic ending for the un injured man. The bottle breaking also represents the pain and impact an accident has on the victim and will always have on the suspect. This use of foley ensures that the thriller aspect of the film is displayed clearly.
Mise en scene
Setting - The short film being set in a mysterious under ground car park, instantly sets the scene to be a thrilling one. This is because the audience knows nobody is around and it is late at night. The dark gloomy car park also implies that something bad will happen soon. The fact that nobody is around highlights the inevitable danger the male will be in; as no one will be there to rescue him if he is in any danger.
Costume - The males attire is causal, dark and seems laid back. However, this laid back image is not portrayed in his mood/personality in the short film. He is on edge and seems uptight. The attire we view however does display a lack of interest in what he has done and represents the hegemonic stereotype of a young rebellious male. This casual plain outfit does not reveal too much about this male; so us viewers cannot make assumptions on what type of person he is.
Editing
Shot reverse shot - In the short film, a shot reverse shot is used. This is included just to show the diverse camera shots and extreme emotions on each of the males faces. It switches several times to create a flow between the two. - they may be similar in age etc;.
Jump Cut - A jump cut is used throughout the short film from the main character's face to the other male in an establishing shot. This jump cut creates suspense and carries on the conventions of the psychological thriller aspect. This jump cut also creates a jumpy mood and increases the thriller aspect of the short film. A jump cut is essential in a psychological thriller.
Sound
Music - Throughout the entire short film, the same hollow music is played. This adds apprehension to the film and for the audience. This non diegetic music creates a sense of mystery and an upcoming climax. The music enhances the sense of the unknown and adds to the suspense. Additionally, the music helps to highlight the genre of psychological thriller. As well as the mis en scene hinting a thrilling ending, the music implies this also.
Dialogue - At 4:30 the injured man repeats the words "you sorry?". This adds a plot twist to the short film. A plot twist is essential for a psychological short film as it messes with the audiences minds and adds an inevitable doom. This is highly effective as we felt empathy for the other male previously. Now we know the injured man may possibly be the protagonist. Secondly, the words "you sorry?" highlight guilt and irony; hence the name of the short film.
Foley - In the short film, at 4:51 the sound of a glass bottle breaking is emphasised. Not only does this create chaos and mayhem the accentuation of the bottle breaking connotes a tragic ending for the un injured man. The bottle breaking also represents the pain and impact an accident has on the victim and will always have on the suspect. This use of foley ensures that the thriller aspect of the film is displayed clearly.
Mise en scene
Setting - The short film being set in a mysterious under ground car park, instantly sets the scene to be a thrilling one. This is because the audience knows nobody is around and it is late at night. The dark gloomy car park also implies that something bad will happen soon. The fact that nobody is around highlights the inevitable danger the male will be in; as no one will be there to rescue him if he is in any danger.
Costume - The males attire is causal, dark and seems laid back. However, this laid back image is not portrayed in his mood/personality in the short film. He is on edge and seems uptight. The attire we view however does display a lack of interest in what he has done and represents the hegemonic stereotype of a young rebellious male. This casual plain outfit does not reveal too much about this male; so us viewers cannot make assumptions on what type of person he is.
Editing
Shot reverse shot - In the short film, a shot reverse shot is used. This is included just to show the diverse camera shots and extreme emotions on each of the males faces. It switches several times to create a flow between the two. - they may be similar in age etc;.
Jump Cut - A jump cut is used throughout the short film from the main character's face to the other male in an establishing shot. This jump cut creates suspense and carries on the conventions of the psychological thriller aspect. This jump cut also creates a jumpy mood and increases the thriller aspect of the short film. A jump cut is essential in a psychological thriller.
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