Criminal Justice Scene 5, the prison.
In this scene the lighting is dark which creates a sort of scary, cold atmosphere and also the colours used are dark greys and blacks.
Also in the scene there is incidental music which creates an eerie atmosphere which accompanies the way in which the colours have been presented in this scene. This music is non diegetic so only the audience can hear it.
As Ben is walking towards the cells the shot has been edited into slow motion. This effect would again accompany the cold atmosphere and also could present the fact that Ben could feel ill because of the situation that he is in. At this point the shot, close up is used and we see Bens face and his facial appearance matches the setting as he looks cold and ill.
When he walks into the main area where most of the convicts are there is an over the shoulder shot so we see the prison from his perspective. This helps us to sympathise with Ben because we are more involved in the surroundings therefore grabbing the audience. There is a shallow focus shot when the subject (Ben) is close and the setting (the prison) is far away and seems blurred.
Well done, you've identified many of the significant features and sometimes linked them to the creation of meaning. At times you identify the features but don't discuss WHY they've been used and what meaning they create - e.g. in your discussion of music.
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