Task 13 - Macro & Micro Analaysis

Micro & Macro Analysis

Micro Analysis - Whilst Micro Analysing, we observe the small features. 

The Stepfather - Micro Analysis

Camera: 

• Low establishing shot of the house, this type of shot is known for the classic horror movie shots.
• Close-up shots of the characters actions, for example, whilst shaving, whilst using the toaster etc.
• The camera gets down on a angle as it moves (tilted angle) 
• Close-up shots of the family pictures, this may connote that the person is a family man as there's no sign of proof that his a serial killer yet in the beginning scene.
• Close-up shot of the man cutting himself whilst shaving. Also close-up shot of the blood, this connotes death.
• Wide shots
• Over shoulder shots

Editing:

• Edited from the characters perspective 
• Match-cuts
• Flashback of a girl screaming, this connotes violence 
• slow paste 

Mise-en-scene:

• Normal everyday scene at the suburbs, and a ordinary white, middle-classed family life
• Props: Contact lens, Scissors, Gillette, Gloves and Hair dye 
• Blue and White lightning 
• Christmas 
• Dressed casually 

Sound:

• Mysterious music
• Sound effects on characters actions, for example, rubbing his hands, whilst shaving and more
• As the character cuts himself whilst shaving, the tone of music changes as the blood appears. This may mean that more blood can be seen during the movie
• Minor Up-pitched key
• Sound bridges 
• As the character gets down the stairs, the tone of music changes as it becomes more high-pitched 
• Dog barking connotes danger 
• Change of music as the character leaves the house
• Christmas Music

Macro Analysis: Whilst Macro Analysing, we observe the bigger pictures and issues.

The Stepfather - Macro Analysis

What is the key plot idea introduced in the title sequence?

The key idea which is introduced in the title sequence is that the family man (stepfather) kills his family and I believe his heading out to kill more families as he is a serial killer

In what order is the storyline introduced?

The storyline is introduced in the chronological order 

What characters introduced? When and how?

We are introduced with the stepfather and his family, and this was through him

What social groups are represented? 

We come along with a middle-class family, they're typical white American Suburban family  

Title credits in order:

1. Screen Gems
2. Screen Gems presents
3. Maverick films
4. The Stepfather 
5. Dylan Walsh 
6. Sela Ward 
7. Other important characters 
8. Casting by
9. Costume designer 
10. Music supervisor
11. Music by
12. Edited by
13. Production designer
14. Director of photography
15. Executive Producers
16. Salt Lake City Police Department 

SE7EN Micro Analysis:

Camera Analysis:

• Most scenes are close-up shots 
• Close-up shots gives an clear view and allows audience to understand what's going on
• No characters seen due to the close-up shots, this creates tension because audience has not seen anyone yet.
• Some close-up shots was blurry, the purpose of this may be because the director may have wanted the audience to come along with certain parts yet, as this creates more tension because the audience cant really tell what's going on
• Haven't come across of other shots during the title sequence 

Editing:

• Straight cuts
•  Black lightning and fade used, this connotes darkness
• Some shots are in slow pace
• White lightning used when a next shot appears 

Mise-en-scene

• No setting included as shots were close-up, but it looks like a office or a house because we come along with basic props which can be found in both places. Not knowing the location may create tension because we do not know where exactly this movie is set
• Props: Books,Photos,Files,Pens,Paper,Blade, and Needle 
• Dark lightning used with shadows, this connotes danger

Sound:

• Slow pace music in the beginning but eventually gets faster towards the end
• Creepy music and sounds very mysterious
• non-diegetic sound
• Squeaky noises occurred during the title sequence, this creates suspense and may be signified to a horror genre.

SE7EN Macro Analysis:

What is the key plot idea introduced in the title sequence?

The key plot idea introduced in the title sequence is not yet shown but from my perspective I think the key plot in this title sequence is investigations and detective work.

In what order is the storyline introduced?

The storyline is introduced in the chronological order

What characters are introduced?

There was no characters introduced yet in the title sequence

What social groups are represented?

According to this title sequence, I do not get a clear view on what social groups are represented. However it seems like a negative aspect because we come along with a blade, where the character is cutting of his skin as if he is destroying fingerprints. In essence, it seems like a working class social group.

Title credits in order:

1. New Line Cinema Presents
2. An Arnold Kopelson Production
3. A Film By David Fincher
4. Brad Pitt
5. Morgan Freeman
6. SE7EN
7. Other Characters
8. Casting by
9. Music by
10. Costumes designed by
11. Edited by
12. Production designed by
13. Director of photography
14. Co-Producers
15. Co-executive producers
16. Executive producers
17. Written by
18. Produced by
19. Directed by