Comparing Rupture to Real Films

When comparing our film to thriller opening sequences that influenced the idea from the group and my individual research, it is evident that it has been successful in some areas, but other aspects can be improved. The opening sequence to ‘se7en’ is a good comparison. The camera angles are close in and far more enigmatic than our film ‘Rupture’. The narrative developments are also slower where less happens. This less complex opening allows the viewer to familiarise with the surroundings, and in some ways gain a better concept of the character habits or obsession being observed. In being more enigmatic about who the character is , the tension is built up far greater than in our film where I think a number of shots at the beginning reveal too much too soon, particularly the identity of the villain.
If compared to another torture scene from ‘Casino Royale’ it highlights some of the strengths. The framing is very well done, and highlights the improvement from our test footage.

The variety of inventive angles is successful, particularly the shot panning down to reveal the victim, as well as the floor level shot through the chair legs. In ‘Casino Royale’ there are more shot, reaction shots. We are lacking this in our final edit, and this is one of the weak points which could improve. The lighting is ok, but is perhaps too harsh for a set which is meant to be an underground lair. The limited camera movement is also something which I would change about the sequence. The one tracking shot we use works well but would have been far better if lighting was improved. In ‘Casino Royale’ there is more camera movement, and shots track around the chair. We should have employed more camera movement to create greater special awareness for the audience.