Textual Analysis: Film 5

*Connected*

The sequence fades in with multiple establising shots to emphasis the setting and make it a key point of focus; there is a lot of debris in the background and it can be inferred that the genre of this short film is linked with the representation of a dystopian future, therefore appearing as a Sci-Fi. The introducting of the opening title was very effective in my opinion, as the letters appear alongside the tempo/pitch of the backing track- this causes the title to appear fleeting. The typography is well spaced out and is in the format of sans sarif- this appears less feminine/romantic and reinforces the presumed genre; the white of the text also juxtaposes the dark tones used within the background which highlights the importance of the title as it becomes a central point of attention.  The text then becomes larger as the focus zooms in, with some letters become more defined and pointed in shape; the 'C' and the 'D' morph into symbols as the other letters begin to fade out. The frame then flashes in and out of action alongside some diegetic static sound effects.

There is a series of extreme close-ups (gas mask and feet) and the breathing becomes heavier- this soon becomes the main source of sound. This is followed by an extreme long shot/canted angle; this causes the atmosphere to appear uneasy and unpredictable- creating a slightly eerie tone. The sequence makes consistent refereces to technological advances; these advances are emphasised through the lack of diction. An extreme close-up of the actors eye allows the audience to engage/sympathise with them as they are now given human features in contrast to the space suits/gas masks present throughout; this is emotionally arousing and allows the audience to 'connect'.

Another character is introduced mid-clip and the soundtrack increases in tempo; this introduces a sense of tension to the sequence and results in a fight scene- this is a typical convention of films within the 'action' genre, therefore suggesting that this short film is a hybrid. A hand-held camera technique is used at this point as the framing becomes more shaky and increases in rapid movements.
The audio track is also representative of the sense of panic felt as the oxygen levels decrease rapidly. There is a dramatic use of high key lighting which emphasises the extra-terrestrial atmosphere as the intensity of the sun/desert-like setting is highlighted. As the oxygen count continues to decrease within the narrative, tones of red fill the screen in order to symbolise the fear and danger of the situation; these tones flash promptly in order to represent the sense of urgency.

fades out, enters same low toned background, opening credits appear, same symbols as before but now the audience can identify with such symbols as the characters identities.