Seven Film Analysis

Colour and Lighting

• Dark contrast between shadows and light.
• Dark black and white/ brown colours.
• Some colour mostly red which stands out.
• Shadows are cast by moving objects.

Mise en Scene

• Hands are the only part of the figure we see- giving an air of mystery to them. Makes the audience wonder who it is ? And what he is there for?
• Flashes of light distorts the flowing of the shots. Disorientates the audience.
• Focus and out of focus shots
• Books and drawings/photos of the figure- gives the feel that the figure is planning something.

Editing

• Flashes of light whilst the jump cuts take place. Disorientates the audience gives a sinister atmosphere.
• Fade cuts- fades into the background making the audience feel that time has passed and the figure is still doing the same thing.

Sound

• Non- diegetic sound only. This is to add to the mystery of the film and to add an extra dimension to the opening scene