Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Shot 7 - through the window

Shot 7. We are shown the person at the door. Rosalie recognises her as the lady who lives across the road. There is a diegetic sound of the blinds moving.

Shot 8 - Through the letterbox

Shot 8.  This shot symbolises the door as a barrier, as Rosalie remembers her Grandma's instructions, as to not open the door to anybody.  The close up shows us just how thin the barrier is between Rosalie and the neighbour outside.

Shot 9 - The mistake of opening the door

Shot 9. The close up of Rosalie opening the door is an epic moment as non-diegetic sound helps build up tension.  As soon as the we hear the lock of the door click, the sound stops.

Shot 10 - 'Hello'

Shot 10. We are formally introduced to the neighbour from the back, using an over-the-shoulder-shot. This adds an element of mystery, however, as the non-diegetic sound from the previous shot stops, it allows the viewer to feel like this situation is normal. 

Shot 11 - The box

Shot 11. We are first introduced to the box in this  close up shot. The reason for the close up is so you can see the hand reaction of the main character. The box is such a strange thing to be returning, Rosalie questions it, but the neighbour says its urgent that her Grandma receives it.

Shot 12 - One foot in the door

Shot 12.  We are shown a close up of the neighbour trying to get inside.  There is no sound during this shot.  The reason for this is to shock the viewer.

Shot 13 - Forcefully taking

Shot 13. This shot shows Rosalie grabbing the box and insisting she doesn't need her to come inside. The tension builds from this point.