The way in which we have used what lies beneath bath scene
as influence is by looking closely at a variety of elements which include
mise-en-scene, camera angles, sound and editing. However, the mise-en-scene, mainly
the setting and significance of white has been a huge influence when creating
our idea. We have taking into account the use of the white bathroom and this
creating natural light as well as clarity for the character; it also heightened
the focal point which was the character. However, when observing this clip it
is clear to address that the scene is very minimalistic as the room lacks items
that would associated with a bath. We have transferred this in our ideas of
only using red bubble bath to illustrate the danger and sense of blood but also
a bottle of pills to show her mental illness clearly. We have also managed to
get hold of a white bathroom to transfer this idea into our work but also the
bathroom is very impacted and small which will show the idea of the character
feeling isolated and suffocated from her thoughts but also her surrounding to
fully apply this idea. Having a small bathroom will also take the audience away
from the location and focus intensely on the character, plus the way her
emotions are taking control.
Furthermore, the uses of the shots within the scene are very
much focused on mid shots and close ups with the other shots occasionally
placed within the sequence. Therefore, focusing on the true fear and emotion
portrayed through her facial expressions. The uses of these shots also create
the intense atmosphere that is needed to place the audience on the edge of
their seats. The shots the scene also flicks back and forth from the main
characters face and the actions of her foot at the end of the bath. This takes
the audience away from the main action and drama, causing the audience to want
more of her facial expression to display her emotions. However, flicking back
and forth creates tension and the unpredictable actions of the character. The
way that we have used this being having many close-ups of the main character
and a few long shots of the character, although we have used pans of parts of
the character to add our own twist to this creation; making the work we have
created slightly unique.
The sound that is portrayed in the scene is very much running water and the use of the characters discomfort as well as struggle and fear. Within our scene we have included shots of running water but decided not to add lots of moans and noise from the character, but rather the shots take focus of the character; using her facial expressions as she is her own fear. The background sound that is also involved is used by transitioning from the water and drowns into the next simplistic music. The music is slightly high in pitch but very elegant as the sound is rather a tune instead of lyrics being blurted out. This will be recreated in our work as minimal music won’t take the focus away from the scene but assist alongside the scene. Sound effects however, will be a key part of exaggerating elements like the tap running and dripping once off. This will create the idea that the water is a sacred place but also her point of exposure for her mental health. The echoing of the water is transferred into the background noise until her mouth and nose emerge above the water, her eyes can be seen to remain focus and eye contact at all possible times. We will also have the character submerge under the water as if she is using the water as a barrier but when she emerges her breathing is exaggerated, showing her struggle for breath.
The editing within the scene actually is very subtle and to
be honest the whole film lacks editing apart from the ghostly figure being
placed within the scene. However, the clip at hand only really portrays the
character and her fears, using sound in such a clever way that the audience
feel on edge and the idea of will this figure appear, will they drown her or is
this just in her head. The music is a great way to also assist actions and
motions but in this clip we focus heavily on what she is doing with her foot
and her face, the way her emotions show what is happening in her brain and her
general reactions. Overall, we use this scene as a major influence as it shows
a simple scene that is performed and crafted in such a great way to put the audience
on edge of their seats, as well as the sound assisting many of our ideas.
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