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Cinematic Ideas

Cinematic Ideas
Mise-en-scene

  • Train station, many medium close-up of 'mind sign' to signify how her mind isn't all there. Clothing for the girl has a timeless feel; accessories such as neckerchief and beret worn by her.  The boy wearing smart-casual clothing such as a shirt buttoned to the top. The general colour scheme of the short film consisting of a nude palette, with pops of red from her make-up. The props include the book which is important as it's the cause of their first encounter, and also earphones in which the dietetic sound of the music reflects how he feels about the girl. 
Lighting
  • High-key lighting throughout the beginning of the train station shots to give the illusion that the genre is romance. Next scene in the girl's bedroom to be lit with fairy lights that create a romantic atmosphere, and to also reflect how the events get darker as the film progresses. The final scene at the train station to have low-key lighting as it's set in the evening, and to give the idea that her wrongdoings have been hidden in the dark. 
Editing
  • At the start of the film, techniques such as eye-line matches can be used to show he's looking at something; we see him staring ahead and the the reveal of the girl emphasises her importance. As the film goes on, the shots get shorter and become jump cuts to increase the action and keep with the drama/thriller aspects. Eye-line editing also occurs when our girl is applying her make-up.
Camerawork
  • A long-shot of the train is significant as it allows the girl to move and almost makes it appear like she's disappeared, adding an element of mystery to her character. 
  • Close up of the boys shoes as they are significant later in the plot
  • Close ups of his face to show his curiosity.
  • Extreme close ups of the girl to show how the boy is looking at her and that shes interested in her
  • Handheld shots on the "mind" shots to show the unstable nature
  • Long shots to show how alone the characters are.


















































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