Homework 2

 Thor

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1431476761?playlistId=tt0800369&ref_=tt_ov_vi

Camerawork:

In terms of camerawork, the shot type used here is a very wide shot, looking down upon the scene. This allows us to see everything in the scene, rather than smaller details. here we can see the cars, people, hills in the back and engravings on the ground. However we cannot see  the peoples expressions or what they may be holding. This allows us to deduct that a discovery has been made and is being investigated. We can see we are in a deserted area, making it more secretive as nobody would really show up.

Soundtrack

In the background of this scene, we can hear a woman talking in a static-like voice, as if communicating over a radio, threading on information as to what they are possibly studying. This shows that the movie may involve scientific experimenting/police, army etc. In addition we can also hear dramatic whooshing effects, signifying that something is about to happen, for example a huge discovery (usually extremely important to the plot line) is about to occur.

Mise-en-scene

In this scene, we can see people wearing suits/lab coats, several cars, a metal detector and engravings on the floor. These show a more confidential, experimental environment. By there being more than 1 car and 1 person, we can tell it is a larger experiment, possibly dealing with something undiscovered or a larger discovery (Like if it were discovering dinosaur bones). The engravings on the floor could signify something such as Paranormal/Extra Terrestrial activity, like Crop Circles.

Editing

In the scene, fading in + out to black is used the majority of the time, jumping to different time zones instead of focusing on just one section of the film. This fills us in more detail on what happens throughout the entire film instead of just one scene. It also feels more dramatic, as it builds up tension before giving you the next scene instead of it seeming blocky, boring and poorly edited by just skipping from scene to scene

   

Camerawork

The camera shot used here is a wide long shot, showing us that the laser is not the only thing, and showing a more magical/space like environment. In addition, we know that the shot is pointing directly at where the laser is coming from, so we can connote that the beam is shooting at something- most likely a planet seeing as the setting seems to be in space.

Soundtrack

As the laser is fired, we can hear a zapping noise, showing us it is indeed a laser being fired and not just lights. Towards the end of the scene, we hear the sound abruptly cutting out, this usually signifies that something - usually the target - has been hit. In addition, when people are talking to Thor, their voices and a whooshing sound effect are used, the "Whoosh" signifies something dramatic, such as the huge discovery I've recently stated.

Mise-en-scene

In this scene, we can see from Thor's facial expression that he is angry, as if he didn't want to be there, and wasn't brought from his own will. More props include flashlights, a car and more. The flashlights are what the people use to examine the scene from which Thor is summoned. The car is the transportation used to get to the scene.