Watching and critiquing films is an activity I partake in often. I enjoy analyzing movie’s acting and cinematic features. That is why I was very excited for this project. I have never made a film of my own before and I got the opportunity to work with two of my closest friends. At first, we struggled to find a word. However, when we saw the word obsessed, we knew we had to use it. Right away we began brainstorming the plot and angles we could use.
This is one of the first few shots in the film. This Over the Shoulder shot emphasizes that she is following the protagonist. You are able to see the protagonist unknowingly walking forward, while the subject creepily walks behind. It also creates a look that makes the subject large and intimidating and the protagonist small and clueless.
This next shot was taken from a low angle. This was a way of adding to the fear factor in the film. The audience must be able to see that the subject truly is obsessed. This angle makes her look powerful and allows the audience believe she is something to be worried about.
Finally, this shot is an extreme close up. We chose to use this shot to emphasize the character’s obsession. No dialogue is allowed in this film, and you are able to express many emotions with just your eyes. With this close up of the eyes, you can see the subject staring at the protagonist. You are able to see how obsessed she truly is. She does not blink or move her focus once.
The music we chose to use was very off-putting and helped to build the suspense. While the word obsessed doesn't have to lean in a scary direction, that is the direction my group chose to go in. We decided that type of music was the best way to convey the word to the viewers. Obsessed already has a negative connotation, so why not go all in?
In conclusion, this project was a new experience for me and I am very proud of how it turned out. Next time I watch a movie, I will definitely appreciate all of the hard work that goes into deciding angles and shots more.
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