Editing and Transitions

 

1. Whip pan (0:00-0:04)

2. Straight cuts (0:06-0:20)

3. reverse shots (0:27-0:30)

4. eyeline match (0:06 and 0:13)

5. slow motion (0:05)

6. cgi (0:05, 0:08)

7. action match (0:15-0:16)

8. jump cuts (0:06-0:12)

9. cutaways (0:27-0:29)

10. insert (0:27-0:29)

    The tv show, "The Flash" uses an intro that is monologued to explain his story and how he became a speedster and superhero. The intro makes use of many technical elements and editing that helps the audience understand his powers, backstory, and motivations. Throughout the clip, ten elements that can be noted are whip pans, straight cuts, reverse shots, eyeliner matches, slow motion, cgi, action matches, jump cuts, cutaways, and inserts. Each transition and element plays a role in contributing to meaning.   

    Fast paced cuts and transitions display the fast-paced nature of the main character Barry, and his abilities. Straight cuts are used back and forth showing the past-Barry's traumatic event, and the present as the Flash. This helps audience members see the events that show a journey and the motives that drive Barry. Audience members are meant to feel empathetic towards the main character as we see his backstory.  Jump cuts highlight and emphasizes Barrys memories between his childhood and heroic life. They rapidly show quick scenes throughout the clip. Using Inserts, a connection between Barry and His father are made when they focus on his hand. It lets us see the loyalty and bond that he still has with his dad. The insert lets audience members know what drives Barry and his motives.

    Eyeline match is used multiple times to show the reactions of Barry. In the scene where his mother was murdered, eyeline match shows fear and shock on Barrys face. This event would lead into his life as an adult as he is constantly on the hunt for answers. Graphic matches are shown before he is struck by the lightning which would change his life forever. It transitions from the traumatic life changing event as a child to the new and benefiting change as an adult.

    Another editing aspect is the use of crosscutting. Crosscutting helps show the responsibilities that Barry has and how he must juggle his personal life and be a superhero. It shows his normal everyday life as a forensic scientist and cuts to his alter ego the Flash. As the audience watches, they can feel the weight that Barry carries and his responsibilities. Cutaways are shown to give context in Barrys world. It shows friends and his dad who he shows loyalty to even after his mom was murdered. This helps audience members understand his motivations as he's trying to find the real culprit and prove his dad innocent.

Visual effects used in this intro show the audience something that isn't real and allow us to perceive it. For example, the lightning and other effects used are made with CGI to highlight Barry's unique abilities. It helps us understand that he is powerful and supernatural. Slow motion depicts how the main character sees the world. Action scenes are slowed down to show how the Flash is perceiving time. Slow motion gives Barrys perspective as everyone around him moves slowly while he moves at super speed. Whip pans and action matches both display action sequences. Whip pans shift quickly to show his speed. With action matches, audience members can see how the Flash uses his powers and the impact of them.

    

Mise En Scene

 

Cantina from star wars

This clip comes from the famous sci-fi franchise Star Wars. It was created and directed by George Lucas. Many costumes, sets, effects, and backgrounds were used to create world building and immerse viewers. These techniques come into play with Mise en Scene as a lot of it was physical due to the age and time the movie was created.

In this scene, the main character and his mentor are looking for information along with a pilot and his partner. This scene provides narrative information through highlighting the main character in white. White is highlighted the most and light focuses mainly on the main character. His costume choice shows his innocence and how he stands out the most in the dimly lit cantina. The cantina is dark, crowded, and suggests that it might be a violent, dangerous area. 

The mood and atmosphere is dangerous and possibly violent. White which is mostly only seen on the main character represents a contrast to the surrounding dark environment. Showing a scene like this really helps with immersion and brings the audience in. Displaying the world and what type of characters they can expect to see. 

Showing a cantina from another planet helps emphasize the scifi genre. Aliens, unknown drinks and food, and music would allow audience members to realize that this isn’t earth. The costumes created a sense of a unique world with a mix of different cultures and blends. These costumes also contribute to a shock factor since aliens and non-human characters weren’t common during the time it was filmed.

Finally, this scene was one of my favorites and made the movie a favorite because it really showcases the scifi genre. Usually in sci-fi films many unique sets and costumes are present. In this specific scene and throughout the movie, the costumes help contribute to world building which is why this is one of my favorites. This scene is also very immerse and allows me to really feel like I am there.

To conclude,  this scene from Star Wars has many Mise en Scene properties. The set, lighting, music, and costumes are all unique and add to the scene. The use of lighting and colors to highlight who the main character is amidst the crowded cantina is a part of the Mise En Scene. Star Wars is a classic and the cantina scene is iconic throughout the film world. 

Mood Board

 

The choices I made for this setting were beach related events. A lifeguard, sandcastle, surfing, volleyball, and the water. These were chosen because they all can immediately remind someone of the beach. Almost synonymous with things people can do and enjoy while there. Audience members can assume that the setting is tropical or at the beach.

This mood board is about a carnival and what a person might see or experience there. The choices I made were roller coasters, cotton candy stands, games, and other rides. I made these choices because they are usually the trademarks of a carnival and are what people usually always see. An assumption someone can make is that the carnival is meant for a fun time.

The choices I made for this setting was based on a city where an active crime is happening. I made this choice since it can relate to action scenes. The audience can assume that the criminal is attempting to escape from the police and that a robbery just happened.

This setting is about a school and what someone might see or experience while there. I included key parts like football games, classrooms, a gym, lockers, and cafeterias. I decided to put these here because in majority of schools these are around. Audience members can assume that this is a high school because of the lockers and football games.