Wednesday, 22 July 2015
Sunday, 19 July 2015
Conventions of the Mystery Sci-fi Genre
Conventions of Sci-fi
The typical narrative in sci-fi films are that there is either new technology such as robots, new scientific principles such as time travel or new political systems such as that seen in the film Minority report. They always have conflicting sides of good and evil.
The time settings are usually in the past or the present as it contradicts historical records, however some sci-fi films are made in present day, such as the film Lucy.
Conventions of sci-fi would consist of futuristic props, costume, setting; all of which will display the scientific advancement of society.
Techniques used in these films would enhance the scientific and fictional elements of the film, such as special effects and close ups of technology or fictional object.
The common setting of sci-fi films would be in outer space, other worlds or alternative versions of Earth.
Conventions of Mystery
The typical story-line for a mystery film would be that the plot is 'usually based around the protagonist attempting to unravel the crime or situation by piecing together clues and circumstances, seeking evidence, interrogating witnesses, and tracking down a criminal.' a good example of this would be the film Non-Stop.
Characters may differ in this genre as the mystery may not be revealed until the last ten minutes, this means that characters may switch roles or change importance within the plot. There does not necessarily need to be a certified detective, instead a civilian could solve the crime.
The setting of a mystery film is not set in stone, it can change depending on the journey the characters go through throughout the film, the plot will determine the setting. However the scene of the crime will always appear at some point in the film.
Editing in the film is very important as it will create a particular mood depending on the transitions and the cuts between clips, such as a black out fade being used to add suspense and unease to the scene.
Pathetic fallacy is often used within mystery films, this means that the weather or setting will reflect the mood of the scene.
Sounds usually include soundtracks that are played at important points throughout the film.
The theme of a mystery film is usually seen as a conspiracy or pursuit of an object or a person.
The typical narrative in sci-fi films are that there is either new technology such as robots, new scientific principles such as time travel or new political systems such as that seen in the film Minority report. They always have conflicting sides of good and evil.
The time settings are usually in the past or the present as it contradicts historical records, however some sci-fi films are made in present day, such as the film Lucy.
Conventions of sci-fi would consist of futuristic props, costume, setting; all of which will display the scientific advancement of society.
Techniques used in these films would enhance the scientific and fictional elements of the film, such as special effects and close ups of technology or fictional object.
The common setting of sci-fi films would be in outer space, other worlds or alternative versions of Earth.
Conventions of Mystery
The typical story-line for a mystery film would be that the plot is 'usually based around the protagonist attempting to unravel the crime or situation by piecing together clues and circumstances, seeking evidence, interrogating witnesses, and tracking down a criminal.' a good example of this would be the film Non-Stop.
Characters may differ in this genre as the mystery may not be revealed until the last ten minutes, this means that characters may switch roles or change importance within the plot. There does not necessarily need to be a certified detective, instead a civilian could solve the crime.
The setting of a mystery film is not set in stone, it can change depending on the journey the characters go through throughout the film, the plot will determine the setting. However the scene of the crime will always appear at some point in the film.
Editing in the film is very important as it will create a particular mood depending on the transitions and the cuts between clips, such as a black out fade being used to add suspense and unease to the scene.
Pathetic fallacy is often used within mystery films, this means that the weather or setting will reflect the mood of the scene.
Sounds usually include soundtracks that are played at important points throughout the film.
The theme of a mystery film is usually seen as a conspiracy or pursuit of an object or a person.
Saturday, 18 July 2015
Minority Report Film Analysis
Camera Angles:
The opening of the film was composed of a number of close up shots and tracking the antagonist in the moment. These shots were very disjointed and blurred, this insinuated that it was some sort of flashback or vision. The camera angles in relation with the series of shots connote that the scenes are from the antagonists point of view.
The juxtaposition between the general public and the 'Prefeds' is shown through the low and high angle shots, at first Tom Cruise was seen from a low angle perspective as he was seen as the dominant character in the police force, when he is then accused of murder we meet him at a neutral level, this then becomes a high angle as we are viewing scenes from the perspective of the police force, this shows the character in a more inferior light.
An arc is often used when Tom Cruise' character is on his own or center of attention, we see this when he is watching holographic videos of his son, the camera shot gives the audience time to think about what is happening during the scene, or causes us to think what the character is thinking.
A science fictional object used in the film was used to frame the antagonist character at the first crime scene, the 'halo' circled the character who was in the distance, this was shot from a low angle which allowed us to notice the significance of this character within this particular scene.
Sound:
A lot of the atmosphere in the film is created through the use of an orchestra playing different soundtracks, depending on the instruments used there are ominous and cheerful moods created through the playlists.
Many echoes and surreal sounds such as enhanced heartbeats and water are created using folly, this increases the tension within the scenes.
The dialogue in the film is chosen specifically to include futuristic words, the dialect of the characters fits with the genre of the film.
Mise-en-scene:
The mise-en-scene of the film was mainly created using CGI, this is because the film was set in the year 2054 this means that the cars and city and interior of the buildings are made to look futuristic, as this is such a large project to make by hand it is best to use green screens and CGI.
A majority of the clothing is black and white, this is the same for the buildings, however the cars are of different colours, this could suggest that the people in the city have the freedom to travel, however all of their actions are recorded and monitored, this explains the restrictions and reasoning for the colour scheme.
Effects:
The conventions of this genre determine the pace and length of the clips throughout the film. during the opening of the film there was a montage of short, fast paced and disjointed clips, these clips then had a blurring and distorting effect added to them during editing, the clips were also in slow motion. These techniques were used to make the audience attempt to piece together the puzzle that is created through these clips.
Plot:
The plot of this film is essentially the idea that a new futuristic machine that predicts future crimes, this then causes problems as there is a 'fault' with the system which causes it to predict a murder that has been instigated by the main character (Tom Cruise) who is a 'Prefed' detective. The main character then goes on the run, the audience follow his journey as more questions arise the intensity of the film rises until the end when all is revealed to the audience and the characters.
The opening of the film was composed of a number of close up shots and tracking the antagonist in the moment. These shots were very disjointed and blurred, this insinuated that it was some sort of flashback or vision. The camera angles in relation with the series of shots connote that the scenes are from the antagonists point of view.
The juxtaposition between the general public and the 'Prefeds' is shown through the low and high angle shots, at first Tom Cruise was seen from a low angle perspective as he was seen as the dominant character in the police force, when he is then accused of murder we meet him at a neutral level, this then becomes a high angle as we are viewing scenes from the perspective of the police force, this shows the character in a more inferior light.
An arc is often used when Tom Cruise' character is on his own or center of attention, we see this when he is watching holographic videos of his son, the camera shot gives the audience time to think about what is happening during the scene, or causes us to think what the character is thinking.
A science fictional object used in the film was used to frame the antagonist character at the first crime scene, the 'halo' circled the character who was in the distance, this was shot from a low angle which allowed us to notice the significance of this character within this particular scene.
Sound:
A lot of the atmosphere in the film is created through the use of an orchestra playing different soundtracks, depending on the instruments used there are ominous and cheerful moods created through the playlists.
Many echoes and surreal sounds such as enhanced heartbeats and water are created using folly, this increases the tension within the scenes.
The dialogue in the film is chosen specifically to include futuristic words, the dialect of the characters fits with the genre of the film.
Mise-en-scene:
The mise-en-scene of the film was mainly created using CGI, this is because the film was set in the year 2054 this means that the cars and city and interior of the buildings are made to look futuristic, as this is such a large project to make by hand it is best to use green screens and CGI.
A majority of the clothing is black and white, this is the same for the buildings, however the cars are of different colours, this could suggest that the people in the city have the freedom to travel, however all of their actions are recorded and monitored, this explains the restrictions and reasoning for the colour scheme.
Effects:
The conventions of this genre determine the pace and length of the clips throughout the film. during the opening of the film there was a montage of short, fast paced and disjointed clips, these clips then had a blurring and distorting effect added to them during editing, the clips were also in slow motion. These techniques were used to make the audience attempt to piece together the puzzle that is created through these clips.
Plot:
The plot of this film is essentially the idea that a new futuristic machine that predicts future crimes, this then causes problems as there is a 'fault' with the system which causes it to predict a murder that has been instigated by the main character (Tom Cruise) who is a 'Prefed' detective. The main character then goes on the run, the audience follow his journey as more questions arise the intensity of the film rises until the end when all is revealed to the audience and the characters.
Friday, 17 July 2015
Minority Report Trailer Evaluation
Camera shots:
An extreme close up is used at the beginning is a very surreal technique to open the trailer, in doing this the audience's attention is immediate, this has a kick start to the action and mystery that follow in the trailer.
Zooming on key features of a scene allows the audience to understand the significance and relate it to the events that take place, for example the zoom on the woman in the pool system tells us that the character/object is important in future events of plot.
Tracking a character, such as Tom Cruise's gives them longer screen time and higher importance in the story, we are able to understand the persona of the character, this is what is needed for the audience to sympathise for the character later in the trailer.
Overhead shots are used to highlight the surrealism of the three women in the pool who are part of the technology that indicates future crimes, this technology is unlike anything that is used in the current era and is very far from invention. It is used again as Tom Cruise enters the warehouse of highly developed technology with one of the women used in the mechanism that can tell of future crimes, again the idea of development is emphasized as a mass production and easy process.
Sound:
The opening to the trailer uses a low key monotone piece of dialogue 'murder', the word is known by everyone and creates a unnerving atmosphere and raises questions of why it is said and what is meant by it.
The backing track uses an orchestra which increases the tension of the scene and whole trailer as the volume increases towards the end, this technique is used to compose an original soundtrack that can be manipulated throughout the trailer to inflict different moods and emotions on the audience.
A voice over is used throughout the trailer as a marketing technique as it emphasizes the main plot and provides information about the producer; Steven Spielberg who is very well-known and famous for other incredible films such as India Jones and Transformers. This information is what attracts the viewers to watch the film.
Diegetic and non diegetic sound is emphasised using folly, for example the gun shot has been recorded in a closed space so that the sound of the shot echoes and appears louder, this is diegetic in the trailer, non diegetic folly in the trailer could include the 'swoosh' sound used when screens are moved on the 'system' or when there is a transition of clips or fast movements, it joins the actions together and gives the action more energy.
The dialogue spoken between Tom Cruise's character and Colin Farrell's character about the system they're using having any flaws, followed by 'you're in a lot of trouble... I have a warrant in my pocket that says murder', the twist of roles from Tom Cruise being the hero, to being the hunted, yet claiming innocent gives the audience more of a reason to watch the film as it is not a typical hero, villain plot.
Mise-en-scene:
The conventional use of the colour blue regularly appears in this film when the scene is important and impressionable, the colour blue is very noticeable in a low key scene.
Clothing that is commonly associated with the future tend to be contrasts between black and white, black leather jackets are worn by multiple characters throughout the trailer whilst bright white LED lighting is used in their surrounding, this connotes the pristine lives and society in the trailer, however flaws are being described via dialogue and voice overs, this reflects how the appearance of something or someone can mask the true identity or events that are happening in the world of the film. Subtle techniques like this enhance the mystery of the film.
The advancement in technology is not as discrete however allows the audience to understand that this technology is not perfect either, as said in the trailer, there are 'flaws' in the advancements and dangers that play a large role in the trailer. The everyday technology such as cars seem to run smoothly and organised, just as the 'perfect' world would, again masking the chaos of the lives behind what can me seen.
Low key lighting is used in this genre as it connotes a sense of the unknown of the futuristic technology and the complications of the technology that is being used in the film. The mystery and science fictional elements work in a partnership with each other to create this film, in only the trailer the audience enjoy the action and the plot, making them wish to see the whole film.
Narrative:
Staccato clips are used to represent the disorder of the plot, all clips are detached from each other and do not make complete sense, just like the plot of the trailer; the pieces do not fit together to solve the puzzle, this is reflected by the sequence of clips in the trailer.
The use of the text appearing on the screen after a key message in a short sequence of clips. This text briefly narrates the story-line to the audience whilst watching the trailer.
Thursday, 16 July 2015
Maze Runner Film Analysis
Camera Angles:
I found patterns in what camera angles were used throughout the film, I noticed that high and low angles are used very frequently along with pans moving vertically up or down; these camera angles connotes ideas of an omnipotence and larger force surrounding the 'greenies'. And the end of the film we learn that in fact the maze has been set as a test by an unknown organization.
There are also very common shots that include more than one character in a frame (two and three shots), it is also common to see all of the 'greenies' in one shot (long shots and wide angles), this shows that they are united together. This becomes disjointed when 'Thomas' disobeys rules and makes his own rational decisions this is often shown using tracking and close ups of the character, these shots are very fast paced and short clips that sometimes become difficult to follow, reflecting his impact on the 'Glade'.
Sound:
Most of the sound in the film is diegetic, such as the dialogue and naturalistic sounds, however these are often interrupted by the surreal disembodied sounds of the 'grievers' these sounds would have been created in a studio using folly techniques.
Although, at the beginning of the film, only sound was used to create an idea of what might be happening. As the screen was black the audience are able to hear industrial-like sounds, such as metal scraping and gears turning, we then begin to identify ourselves of where we are; in a caged elevator.
Mise-en-scene:
During the first two minutes of the film we are only revealed to a black screen, this then lightens slightly to show us the main character, the use of low-key lighting creates a foreboding effect, this accompanies the intensifying music. The lighting used is, again, very industrial strip lights, they create a very cold atmosphere and follow the conventions of a Mystery Sci-fi trailer.
There is a distinguishable contrast between the greens of the 'glade' and the cold greys of the maze, I noticed that vines are growing up and down the walls of the maze, this connotes the fight between the 'gladers'.
Effects:
The most impact caused by effects in the film is when 'Thomas' has a flashback, this scene uses partnership between layering of several clips, each one semi translucent and very fast paced, there are disjointed voices used as a sound bridge and a blue filter throughout.
Plot:
The plot to this film is similar to that of Cowboys and Aliens, the main character does not remember his past, other than this there are no other comparisons. There is an omnipotent atmosphere throughout the film as we follow the journey of 'Thomas' and the 'gladers' and their fight to find the truth about why they're there.
I found patterns in what camera angles were used throughout the film, I noticed that high and low angles are used very frequently along with pans moving vertically up or down; these camera angles connotes ideas of an omnipotence and larger force surrounding the 'greenies'. And the end of the film we learn that in fact the maze has been set as a test by an unknown organization.
There are also very common shots that include more than one character in a frame (two and three shots), it is also common to see all of the 'greenies' in one shot (long shots and wide angles), this shows that they are united together. This becomes disjointed when 'Thomas' disobeys rules and makes his own rational decisions this is often shown using tracking and close ups of the character, these shots are very fast paced and short clips that sometimes become difficult to follow, reflecting his impact on the 'Glade'.
Sound:
Most of the sound in the film is diegetic, such as the dialogue and naturalistic sounds, however these are often interrupted by the surreal disembodied sounds of the 'grievers' these sounds would have been created in a studio using folly techniques.
Although, at the beginning of the film, only sound was used to create an idea of what might be happening. As the screen was black the audience are able to hear industrial-like sounds, such as metal scraping and gears turning, we then begin to identify ourselves of where we are; in a caged elevator.
Mise-en-scene:
During the first two minutes of the film we are only revealed to a black screen, this then lightens slightly to show us the main character, the use of low-key lighting creates a foreboding effect, this accompanies the intensifying music. The lighting used is, again, very industrial strip lights, they create a very cold atmosphere and follow the conventions of a Mystery Sci-fi trailer.
There is a distinguishable contrast between the greens of the 'glade' and the cold greys of the maze, I noticed that vines are growing up and down the walls of the maze, this connotes the fight between the 'gladers'.
Effects:
The most impact caused by effects in the film is when 'Thomas' has a flashback, this scene uses partnership between layering of several clips, each one semi translucent and very fast paced, there are disjointed voices used as a sound bridge and a blue filter throughout.
Plot:
The plot to this film is similar to that of Cowboys and Aliens, the main character does not remember his past, other than this there are no other comparisons. There is an omnipotent atmosphere throughout the film as we follow the journey of 'Thomas' and the 'gladers' and their fight to find the truth about why they're there.
Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Maze Runner Trailer Evaluation
Camera shots:
Tracking shots are used during the fast paced clips, such as when 'Tom' is running in between the walls into the maze, it is also used alongside the crane camera shot which tracks the characters from a distance when they're in the maze as the maze structure changes around them as the panels close up narrow passageways. These tracking shots improve the action scenes as we are able to see all of the actions that unfolds before the characters, we get a perspective and understanding of what the characters are experiencing.
Establishing shots and overhead shots are used to set the scene of the trailer, it gives the viewer an understanding of the situation the characters are in regarding where they are within their surrounding and what their environment is like and how they are living in that environment.
The low angle and close up camera angles are used to narrate the plot of the film and create a rapport with the characters that makes the viewers feel a desire to watch it as the film is not explained in the trailer, the events that happen in the trailer do not connect with each other properly which creates more mystery and appeal to watch the film.
Hand held camera shots were used to increase the rapport with the characters and the danger they're in, as well as the determination they have to succeed in their escape and survival. The hand held camera seems 'amateur' however is used for the purpose of the perspective and adrenaline of the scene as we are able to immerse ourselves into the situation. This adrenaline and tension aspect is what viewers thrive to experience in films, it is one of the main reasons that us as an audience choose to watch a film as it appeals to us more.
Sound:
The main use of sound was the non-diegetic voice overs that were used to explain parts of the trailer, these voice overs were from the audio of the film, meaning that the characters of the film were speaking dialogue from the film explaining the mystery and plot of the film. This intrigues the audience as they wish to know more about the characters and the events that unfold before them, it is important to create a build up of events to the climax and not reveal the important events as the audience will have no choice but to watch the film as the clips will recur in there minds without an explanation.
Non-diegetic drums are used to increase intensity, instruments that have an impact on the mood of the scene are used to increase the tension and pace of the scene so that we read the events differently to how we would if a guitar riff were to play, which connotes a romantic and calm mode of address. The use of the soundtracks gives the audience the ability to familiarize themselves with the film and relate to it when they hear something similar.
Screeching folly is used, again, to increase the thrilling atmosphere of the trailer, it can be class as diegetic sound as it is used to represent the grievers in the maze, it connotes the fear that they imprint onto the character and the power they have over the human life in the glade.
Sound bridges across different cuts allows us to follow the sequence of events that are seen in the trailer, the sound bridge is often used to describe the following clip and to show that they're related to each other. Being able to briefly follow the story and get an understanding of the plot is important for attracting an audience to view the film.
The volume of a clip increases when there are violent actions, such as punches, kicks and jumps, the impact of this is to display the importance of the action and the relation between the two (or more) subjects that are involved in the fight, in the trailer it is used when two of the people in the glade disagree with each other at the door of the maze, the connotations behind the action is that it is important for the people of the glade to cooperate with each other in order to survive. The tension between the two characters make the audience wonder what caused it, this unanswered question is an addition to their desire to watch the film.
Mise-en-scene:
The appearance of the characters in relation to their environment makes sense as they're wearing average clothing such as t-shirts and cargo trousers, these clothes are have been made to look dirty and warn to suggest manual labor and poor living conditions, as well as their equality in the glade. The appearance of the glade's people contrasts to the high-tech grievers that lurk in the maze, the binary opposites suggest a science-fictional world, however the trailer suggests that it is set in the future of planet Earth. The make up used on the characters reinforces the connotations of struggle and danger they're in by being trapped in the center of the maze.
Younger persons of different ethnicity are shown in one confined space working together equally and respectfully, this challenges hegemonic representations of uncertainty and misperceptions of races. This portrays a developed society and how humanity has evolved.
Younger persons of different ethnicity are shown in one confined space working together equally and respectfully, this challenges hegemonic representations of uncertainty and misperceptions of races. This portrays a developed society and how humanity has evolved.
The day and night scenes (where the lighting is different and creates different moods to the scene) show the journey of the characters and the progression of their escape throughout the trailer, this creates a more realistic representation of the story and the day and night scenes are able to contrast the types of events that occur in the trailer; during the day the glade's people are safe, at night their is terror and danger. This juxtaposition allows for the viewer to experience and fear what the characters are facing at the time, this creates sympathy for the characters.
The colours in the trailer are often varied, however the colour blue recurs throughout the trailer, this blue often appears during the unexplained, science-fictional events such as the elevator at the beginning of the trailer and the biological tube towards the end, this electric blue is often related back to sci-fi and mystery films.
Narrative:
The narrative of the trailer is given to us as an audience using dialogue from the characters in the film, these voice overs merge with the diegetic dialogue in the clip, then continuing as a sound bridge to connect the multiple scenes together to enhance the story. This use of narration creates an omnipotent atmosphere in presenting the dominance of character or powerful being; young people are seen as test subjects and submissive to the greater power. The different shots of the film are edited to be cut to a really fast pace sequence of events as the suspense builds; there is always a stimulus and reaction shown in separate cuts in the arrangement of continuous infliction and recovery until the characters begin to resolve their imprisonment.
The narrative of the trailer is given to us as an audience using dialogue from the characters in the film, these voice overs merge with the diegetic dialogue in the clip, then continuing as a sound bridge to connect the multiple scenes together to enhance the story. This use of narration creates an omnipotent atmosphere in presenting the dominance of character or powerful being; young people are seen as test subjects and submissive to the greater power. The different shots of the film are edited to be cut to a really fast pace sequence of events as the suspense builds; there is always a stimulus and reaction shown in separate cuts in the arrangement of continuous infliction and recovery until the characters begin to resolve their imprisonment.
Monday, 13 July 2015
Cowboys & Aliens Film Analysis
Camera Angles:
The opening began with a panning establishing shot of the landscape, at the end of this pan the main characters face entered the frame from below, this was very effective as the action started in such an abrupt motion.
The camera moves with the eye line of the character, the movements were smooth and created a trance-like effect, this is used in conjunction with the idea that the main character has lost his memory and is still able to defeat his opponents is a very skilled and practiced manner.
The use of wide angles and matte shots reinforced the idea of the lone ranger, the space around the main character is filled with barren, desert landscapes, this is again an effect that is used to portray the character as being alone and broken, as he cannot remember his life, or the woman in the photograph in his pocket, which is highlighted using a POV shot from Daniel Craig's perspective.
Sound:
The most effective use of sound would be the folly used to enhance the gunshots, doors, footsteps and alien technology. As the film is a Mystery Sci-fi the folly is used to reinforce the idea that this is a fictional event.
I also noticed that the soundtrack that was played throughout the film did not include any vocals, this is because vocals would distract the viewer from the events taking place in the film.When the different characters are speaking you can identify their different diegesis in their tone and accent, for example Daniel Craig's character spoke calmly, with more fluid tone to his voice, he spoke in a sensible manner, this showed that his character was from out of town and that he is wiser than other characters.
Mise-en-scene:
The costume design has been specifically designed for the different social classes within the western town, we can see that although Daniel Craig's character does not work he still dresses in a sophisticated manner, compared to the local townspeople, we can also see that Craig's clothing is not much different from Harrison Ford's (who plays a wealthy land owner), from this we can see that they are similar characters and are good leaders.
Effects:
The most identifiable effects would be the pyrotechnics used throughout the film and also the post production CGI that is used when the aliens come in to contact with the humans.
The use of 'action and effect' shots are key to this film, we see continuous events in several camera angles, a great example of this would be Daniel Craig's assassination on the rangers at the beginning of the film, very short and fast paced clips are put in a sequence that make logical sense even when different camera angles are used, the fluidity of the shots creates great continuity.
Plot:
The main plot to this film is that the audience have multiple questions as soon as they see the main character laying in the middle of the desert, the film starts with a sharp, intriguing introduction to the character. Toward the middle of the film we are introduced to a new and significant character that kick-starts the action within the film, before this we are met by multiple encounters with the aliens which does not make sense until this significant character reveals her true identity.
The opening began with a panning establishing shot of the landscape, at the end of this pan the main characters face entered the frame from below, this was very effective as the action started in such an abrupt motion.
The camera moves with the eye line of the character, the movements were smooth and created a trance-like effect, this is used in conjunction with the idea that the main character has lost his memory and is still able to defeat his opponents is a very skilled and practiced manner.
The use of wide angles and matte shots reinforced the idea of the lone ranger, the space around the main character is filled with barren, desert landscapes, this is again an effect that is used to portray the character as being alone and broken, as he cannot remember his life, or the woman in the photograph in his pocket, which is highlighted using a POV shot from Daniel Craig's perspective.
Sound:
The most effective use of sound would be the folly used to enhance the gunshots, doors, footsteps and alien technology. As the film is a Mystery Sci-fi the folly is used to reinforce the idea that this is a fictional event.
I also noticed that the soundtrack that was played throughout the film did not include any vocals, this is because vocals would distract the viewer from the events taking place in the film.When the different characters are speaking you can identify their different diegesis in their tone and accent, for example Daniel Craig's character spoke calmly, with more fluid tone to his voice, he spoke in a sensible manner, this showed that his character was from out of town and that he is wiser than other characters.
Mise-en-scene:
The costume design has been specifically designed for the different social classes within the western town, we can see that although Daniel Craig's character does not work he still dresses in a sophisticated manner, compared to the local townspeople, we can also see that Craig's clothing is not much different from Harrison Ford's (who plays a wealthy land owner), from this we can see that they are similar characters and are good leaders.
Effects:
The most identifiable effects would be the pyrotechnics used throughout the film and also the post production CGI that is used when the aliens come in to contact with the humans.
The use of 'action and effect' shots are key to this film, we see continuous events in several camera angles, a great example of this would be Daniel Craig's assassination on the rangers at the beginning of the film, very short and fast paced clips are put in a sequence that make logical sense even when different camera angles are used, the fluidity of the shots creates great continuity.
Plot:
The main plot to this film is that the audience have multiple questions as soon as they see the main character laying in the middle of the desert, the film starts with a sharp, intriguing introduction to the character. Toward the middle of the film we are introduced to a new and significant character that kick-starts the action within the film, before this we are met by multiple encounters with the aliens which does not make sense until this significant character reveals her true identity.
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