I have chosen to do a 9 Frame Analysis on the film Kidulthood's opening as it is social realism, which means I can study the conventions and how it uses enigma codes to get hints as to how our opening should be.
Below is a prezi presentation of my analysis of Kidulthood film opening in 9 frames. But before you take a look at it here are some quick information on this film:
-It follows the life's of many teenagers who attend the same school, showing the troubles such as violence, drugs, sex and alcohol that face the different social and ethnic groups in a rough area
-The film is rated 15, due its sexual and violent nature.
-It is distributed by revolver entertainment
-The film was actually shot in the principle areas (adds to realism)
Prezi:
Further Analysis:
Mise-en-scene= The general colour scheme is grey and dull which makes it look quite gritty. This gives it a more realism feel and compliments the run-down look of the metal cages on the edge of the playground, and the poorly kept grass. This shows further that the area is rough and not a very happy place to live in.
Editing= The editing used almost gives the effect of a CCTV camera, with blurring jump cuts together, panning across the playground zooming in to focus on the different characters and social groups. With the trouble and crime going on in the area the CCTV is quite appropriate and fitting. This effect also adds to the realism of the film.
Camera= There is a varied use of longshots to close-ups, panning and focusing again creating the effect of the realistic CCTV. Also the close-up of the drill highlights the importance of it and makes it more dramatic.
Sound= The film opening uses both non-diegetic and diegetic sound. The non-diegetic sound being a stereotypical 'grimy' urban track, and the diegetic being shouting, laughing, and dialogue. The music sets the pace which is quite fast but slows down when dialogue is used to make it more dramatic.
Enigma codes= The main enigma code of the opening, is the drill shot. This is because the audience is un-able to see what he is making this may trigger the audience to want to watch more. The boy then goes on to hide it in the bin. This creates questions like, 'what is it?' 'why is he hiding it?' etc. Another enigma is the fact the hooded group is watching everyone looking suspicious, which makes everyone wonder 'what are they up too?' 'are they looking for someone?'. The middle class group who hand out the party invites also create an enigma code as a party where 'everyone invited' is not bound to go well, therefore we wonder what will happen at this party.
Aspects that I have learnt from this analysis and maybe useful to consider for our own film opening=
-A dark dull colour scheme will add to the realism
-Certificating at 15, would be suitable for concerning the social realism themes of violence, alcohol and sex
-Shoot in the real life areas to get full desired effect
-Look into the distributor Revolver Entertainment to see if it could be a suitable match for our film opening once made
-Non-diegetic music can be used to make things more dramatic and help highlight important bits which need to be considered in the opening
-Should use a vary of close-up and long shots, as this is creates the effect of some one watching or CCTV which adds realism
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