Short Film Analysis: The Heist

Title: The Heist
Director: Alex Greene

	Technique	Effect (Analysis)
Camera – distance, angle, movement	Intentional shaking of camera Over shoulder shot Car Shots Close-ups in car Use of tracking through corridors Zoom on map	By using the intentional camera shake it indicates that the two 'burglars' do not have an idea of what they are doing. Over shoulder shot creates the idea that they are not far too intelligent, metaphoric resemblance to sharing a mind. Long shots of cars presents the idea that they are not making any progress towards their goal, subtle humorous effect. The tracking gives the film a sense of seriousness whilst moving, they followed a cliché style of action hero's, seriousness reversed into humour when boxes are opened. The zoom onto the map whenever its brought out emphasises it as a tool for humour.
Editing – speed, style…	Slow-paced cuts shot-reverse-shot Background blurs/ use of soft focus on character.	Slow-paced cuts adds to the idea that they lack progression, shot-reverse-shot makes it seem as though their just going back and force without progression. Soft focus on characters makes them stand out from the background.
Sound – effects, musical score…	No additional sound at start. Dramatic music starts to play as title comes up Foley sound on carboot, Gun sounds. Music changes from dramatic to mid paced  active music.	Lack of sounds at beginning emphasises the idea of the two characters preparing themselves. Dramatic music adds o the idea of the two getting serious. Foley sounds make things seem more dramatic, two characters look out of place with the preparation, creates humour. Music changes to a paced pseudo action theme  as they walk through corridors, they don't look the part which creates humour.
Mise-en-scene – props, costume, setting, lighting, colour…	Characters appear “Average” One dressed suit+tie other dressed camo-jumpsuit Black Gloves and masks – cliché burglar look Props – fake guns, Map, Careful positioning of characters to show mouths + eyes of actors.	Use of characters which appear average creates a humouress effect as they look like they should not be their yet are fully confident. Use of suit+tie outfit furthers the idea of the characters looking out of place. Other character dressed in camo gear and jumpsuit is binary opposite to the suit and tie apparel, creates idea that the two have no clue what they are really doing, this like of foresight creates humour.
Titles – font, colour, placement, over black / over clip…	Start after car scene Black Screen White Font Capitilised block letters Simple block font Growing effect on title Scrolling credits at end of film.	By using the titles after an initial intro scene, the characters have a small chance to introduce themselves to the audience, the audience becomes aware of whom they are. Black Screen creates a dramatic pause, commonly used in action films, irony as this is a comedy. Simple credits at the end means little to no overlays during footage.