Da Vinci Code Class Notes

In lesson we looked at the Da Vinci Code and made notes on CEMS and how the scene is developed   . Here are my class notes

CAMERA - Close ups were used to show the detail of the museum, Birds eye view was used to show the size of the museum and the location and panning was used to show the features of the museum along with the action. These all add atmosphere to the sequence because it made the audience unsure on what was going on

EDITING - Many fast cuts were used along with jump cuts to create a fast pace sequence that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat. The use of cross cutting in the conversation creates atmosphere because we can not always see the expression of the other character.

MISE EN SCENE - the dark dull colour and light creates atmosphere because you cannot get the whole idea of what is happening and the shadows on the walls are only outlines of the character so it is more difficult for the audience to start with to develop the character in their minds. The face of the man with the gun is half illuminated and half in shadow with only the prominant features like the nose being obviously seen create a dark and mysterious character for the audience.
The loaction look very rural and most of the action is set inside the museum at night which creates the creepy, empty feeling that makes the audience curious but also a little scared.

SOUND - the music used is very deep and dramatic creating a real tension building atmosphere. Also the diagetic noise of the outside makes it clearer to the audience that it is more rural because of the cars in the distance.