Textual Analysis: Camera & Mise En Scene

In this post i am going to analyze the elements of cinematography and mise en scene in a two minute clip form a thriller movie.

From the outset of shot i could tell that the scenes were being shot with the camera being handheld. This creates a dramatic effect and it also increases the verisimilitude of the scene. I also noticed that the colour has been desaturated and also has a blue tinge to it. By changing the color the director has managed to increase the verisimilitude of the scene. It is a clear indication that the director wants the film to be as real as possible by using techniques to increase the verisimilitude. By making the film realistic the producers are able to draw the audience into the storyline more as it is more believable.