Snap - Manolo Celi (2006)
Analytical Comparison to "Wrong Side of the Bed" - Daniel Lucchesi (2006)
"Snap" has a much more filmic and "hollywood-esc" feel to it compared to "Wrong Side of the Bed".
A larger variety of shot distances and positing of the camera are used in the text as well as the
great match on action editing which helps the audience to engage with the piece. Theses technical areas help give the text the feel of a hollywood film. This is reinforced by the setting and the mise-en-scene by the fact it is set in your typical sunny american town.
A main difference between "Snap" and "Wrong Side of the Bed" was the use of close ups. I believe the director of "Wrong side of the Bed" limited the use of close ups to allow the audience to view the action and relate to what was happening, in addition it doesn't allow the audience to become fully engaged with the text. This helps to remind the audience that they are not a part of the text however they can relate to the characters. On the other hand "Snap" use a wide variety of camera distances and positioning to allow the audience to feel apart of the text. Reinforcing this is the fast pace match on action editing which further increases audience engagement. Adding to the hollywood feel was the use of the slow motion effect. This is a common convention associated with hollywood films. The non-diegetic sound fits well with the editing and helps in the representation of the character. For example at 01:39 the non-diegetic sound stops as the action cuts to a group of girls skipping. However when antagonist runs round the corner the non-diegetic sound starts again. This associates the sound with the character and builds on the representation of the character.
Shared Codes and Conventions
Although both texts are shot in a completely different style with different feels to them common
features do emerge. Both texts grab the audiences attention from the begging through the pace of
the editing and the non-diegetic sound. In addition the immediate mis-en-scene helps create the
mood and feel of the piece. These elements are key to grabbing the audiences attention.
Furthermore, both texts have a simple and easy to follow narrative. The directors haven't tried to
over complicate and make the narrative too intricate.
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