Saw Opening Scene Analysis

Camerawork
- initial shots are closeups focusing on either the face of the charecter in the bath tub or the key going down the plug hole showing this objects signficance
- once the character is out of the bath the camera cuts to a midshot hand held style focusing on him at all times
- cuts to lights as they turn on then back to character showing his reaction to the light making the audience feel that same emotion
- cuts to shot of other character looking around camera is blurred when it switches to pov
- the camera backs away from the character as he advances increasing the size the room appears to be
- pans down to body, spins up into mid shot showing whole body
- close ups on wounds,recorder and gun
- close up on chain informs viewer of captivity
- cut to vomiting reaction of other character
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Lighting
- initial blue lighting mimics underwater nature
- stark white lighting disorientates viewer and exposes horrible body

Sound
- string soundtrack through out that peaks at key moments of tension and effectively builds uneasy mood in the piece
- shriek sound effects surprise audience
Editing
- when the body is revealed the sudden spin upwards mirrors the sense of confusion the characters are feeling
- motivated editing that shows key plot points or objects and also shows the reactions of the characters making the scene more visceral
Mise En Scene
- dialogue and action of screen tell us key details such as the smell in the room
- many of the shots are done is such a way as to mirror the reactions of the characters as they experience them increasing the realism of the shot
- almost excessive amounts of gore scare the audience this fear is furthered by the editing and the reaction of the characters on screen