I believe some of the techniques used in this opening scene could be used to inspire some techniques used in our final production. The slow-motion shots are a very interesting and effective technique as they draw the audience to pay more attention to the shots, showing them what the world is like in the post-apocalyptic world. For instance, the scene at the wedding shows how the infection has spanned to all areas of the world, infecting the places least expected. This is reinforced when several shots of different locations and costumes are used as they show the variety and expanse of the infection. This idea of peace being disturbed, and everyday scenes being chaotic, could be a very interesting idea to use in our final production.
The soundtrack used is ‘For whom the bell tolls’ by Metallica, which is used effectively as it heavy metal is usually related to violence and disorder, and is used perfectly with the shots of chaos and disorder, making it very synchronous, matching the scenes. The sounds that should come from the shots, for instance breaking glass, are muted and only the music can be heard, making the chaotic feel that the world has turned to hell even stronger.
Camera Technique and Mise-en-Scène
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Shot Duration
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Low angle shot of man being thrown off ledge by zombie in orange suit.
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5 seconds.
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Close up of zombie spitting out black liquid.
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3 seconds.
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Medium long shot of woman in pink being chased by zombie.
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3 seconds.
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Long shot of man with sign reading ‘The end is near’ being attacked by three zombies.
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2 ½ seconds.
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Extreme long shot of man in suit running away from two zombies and a burning car.
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4 ½ seconds.
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Close up of riot police hitting zombies with their shields.
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3 seconds.
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Long shot of zombie bride attacking groom at wedding.
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2 seconds.
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Mid shot of man smashing window with crowbar with zombies chasing him.
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3 seconds.
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Long two shot of businessmen in suits running from stripper zombie.
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8 seconds.
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Long shot of zombie tackling man in safety gear working on bottom of a car.
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3 seconds.
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Medium long shot of man and child running from five zombies.
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2 ½ seconds.
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Medium long shot of man running away from long-haired zombie.
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2 seconds.
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Wide angle long shot of flaming zombie chasing man in fireman outfit.
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6 seconds.
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Mid shot of man in cream suit firing gun towards screen with zombie in background.
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4 ½ seconds.
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Medium long shot of zombie diving into car windscreen.
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6 seconds.
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well done Jake, please can you separate the comments out. 'Diegetic' I think you mean synchronous
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