Research Task Jaz

This is the thriller Deja Vu

Sound

• The soundtrack is contrapuntal (meaning it contrasts with the images) , as the beginning scenes are seemingly happy, however the music suggest that this will change at some point during the movie. This is important as the viewer is then intrigued about the events which are going to unfold and starts asking questions.
• There is some elements of diegetic sound that echos and enhances the impact of each different scene.

Editing

• Fades are used to great effect in the opening of this film. They represent a change in time, and as the film is called deja vu the images that are shown could be in the past. The viewer is in suspence as they cannot tell weather the images are in the past or the future.
• Although the editing flows in chronological order it lacks continuity and is slightly jumpy. This gives connotations of disruption, giving and unsettling mood and atmosphere.

Camera Work

• In the opening there are several establishing shots, which leaves no questions as to where the location is, however it does ask questions as to why it is set here and the importance of the setting.

• There is also a good use of quick cut editing at 1.06, the scene is jumpy and surreal for the viewer which creates suspense and helps with the impression of the clip being in the past.