Andrew Johnson A2 Media Coursework: Killing Time At Home

Thursday, 18 June 2009

Killing Time - Neil Coslett (2003)

Technical Analysis

Sound - minimalist parallel non-diegetic musical score - builds up to heavier rock music - reflects

narrative of text. Text dominated by close ups and mid shots - helps engage audience and maintain

simple narrative of the text. Limited diegetic sound - narrative is told through the camera and

mise-en-scene (similar to "wrong side of the bed") - non-diegetic musical score dominates.

Editing starts slowly - helps set foundations of narrative - pace of editing quickens -

matches action on screen - increases audience engagement - mis-en-scene - Dark and gritty

(similar to "First Time It Hits") - similar to animation style and feel - reflects narrative and mood

of the piece. A variety of tilts, pans and zooms are used - camera movement helps narrative to

flow - directs audience engagement. Facial expression and body language - helps to carry narrative

along with shots shown. Narrative is common to real life circumstances(similar to

"The First Time It Hits")

Posted by Andrew Johnson at 13:43

Andrew Johnson A2 Media Coursework