Die Hard 4.0.
This is a technological thriller which is easily distinguishable from the first scene whereas everything relates to technology. The large use of technology including the computers and headsets suggest a difficult, confusing process. The sounds all have a technological vibe created from the electro/techno effects. This linked with the constant cutaways focusing on technological codes creates a disillusionment for the audience. The diegetic background music has a slow orchestral feel helping to create tension. Contrasting with this is the camera movements focusing on the coding on the computers which are fast paced and used with a hand-held camera. The slow close up tilts of the characters are contrasted in the following shot with the explosion of a house. This creates an enigma for the audience.
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| A screen shot of the coding from the computer on Die Hard 4.0. |
The clip that we looked at for this film also followed many thriller conventions and effective techniques ultimately leading to a more impacting experience for the audience. The establishing shot of the location shows the eerie atmosphere with the lack of light. This is then followed with a long shot of an empty corridor with the character walking towards the camera. The non-diegetic sound of her shoes creates an echo emphasising the lack of people. When entering the room she has to use a card to gain entry, showing the importance of her job. The flicker of the light in the next room creates a frightening experience for the audience and they feel the characters emotion when she breathes heavily. The eerie music played in the background creates a sense of mystery and disillusions the audience.
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| This is a shot of the dark room entered after gaining access from the use of her authorisation card. |
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