Stoker Sequence Analysis


Stoker sequence analysis:

 At the beginning of the sequence, we see the use of a quick tracking shot following several characters at the scene. The movement seems to be resembling head movements, almost to create the movement of a head looking around, this matches the atmosphere of the part scene. While looking at this shot, we get a brief look at some of the characters at the party.
 Next, we can see the camera follows Charlie with a pan right shot, copying the movement of his head - making the character seem isolated in his thoughts - and within the background, we can see the character India rush out of the door, seemingly away from Charlie. The shot reveals what Charlie is focused on - India leaving - and creates a moment of suspense and questioning for the reader, for example: 'Is he going to follow her?'. As well as making you ask question, it makes you look around at the background rather than keeping you focused on the foreground.
 After a tracking shot of India, there is the use of a high shot of India in contrast with Charlie having a low shot from India's perspective while on the stair case. The low shot creates dominance for Charlie, the actor having a tall posture and height where India is belittled in a curled position at the bottom of the stairs, showing which character has the upper hand in the scene.
 This is followed by a silent wide shot of India with tracking as she slowly meets Charlies height. The stairs' diegetic creaking as she steps up, creating a sense of tension and could metaphorically mean the girl has more control of the sound and situation as she makes her way up to his level - eventually equalising the control between Charlie and India.
 As the two are talking, the film uses a medium shot of the two characters talking in front of a plain wall. This makes them appear the same height and their monotone colour schemes stands out in front of the wall, making sure the characters and their dialogue are the main focus of the scene.
 The next cut mainly contrasts from the colour of the previous scene, as the two characters a talking in front of a green wall and it cuts to a magenta sky. This could be seen as a new day, to let the audience know that this is a different day and situation to the previous scene.
 This is done similarly to another scene, where Evelyn contrasts to India. The colour schemes are opposing as Evelyn dresses in brighter colours and has vibrant red hair, where India dresses in grey and has dull brown hair - this can be said about their contrasting personalities as well. The position of the two females also contrasts as Evelyn stands casually with a good posture and smiling, where India is hunched in a chair in the opposite corner of the frame - giving us a Wednesday Addams vibe for the main character.

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