INSOMNIA STILLS ANALYSIS

EDITING – FADE IN AND OUT (LIKE BLOOD OR INK)

This still was taken when the titles were fading in and out. The titles were black and fading like smoke, it was like blood or ink was seeping out. This editing creates mystery and sets the mood for what will happen in the film.It is a technical code as it is creating mystery and adding effect to the film

BLOOD – EXTREME CLOSE UP OF BLOOD

The red liquid seeping out of the cotton or whatever material it is looks like blood. Blood creates as a fear in the audience and they will automatically assume the film will be of horror and will have something to do with killing.The red liquid on the white material makes it stand out and shows it is significant.

SETTING

The white setting creates a depressing, hopeless, dreary piercing environment which sets the mood for the audience.The muted colours suggest that there is no human activity around. This setting is very isolated and has no human activity around, this again sets a bleak mood.

OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT - MIRROR

This shot creates mystery because it is not showing the characters face. This part only shows what he is doing with his hands, this creates a strong feel of wanting to see the character in the audience.The character in this shot is shown by the reflection of the mirror. This teases the audience because they do not know what is real and what is not in the reflection.

EXTREME CLOSE UP – CHARACTERISATION

This shot shows the expression of the character. In this shot the character looks very serious, this gives the audience a sense of panic and worry.This close up shows only his eyes, the purpose of this is to give us a symbolic code which will allow the audience to read his emotions.

CLOSE UP OF PROPS

This shot shows a shot of what looks like a victim. This picture and all the paperwork around a guy in a suit give the audience an impression that it is an investigation. Investigations give the audience a sense of mystery as they want to know what they are investigating.

ANGLE SHOT OF PROPS

The newspaper gives the audience a little insight on what is going on and what the storyline may be based on.The angle shot focuses on what is significant to make sure the audience gets the information needed to understand the film.

SETTING - GOING INTO THE FOG

Fog shows mystery because the audience soon cannot see the plane and what will happen when it gets to the other side.The fog is black which is a muted colour. This shows bleakness in the air.