Editing: Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody Music Video

Bohemian Rhapsody was a number 1 hit by Queen in the 70's. This song and iconic music video is well known across the world. The use of new technology at the time changed the way they could make and edit their videos. Bohemian Rhapsody was released in 1976 in their album "A Night At The Opera".

Here are a number of cuts that I found interesting:

Cut 1 - 0:52
This cut is known as a fade out or dissolve. The previous image is still playing over the new section and gradually fades out as it pans upwards towards Freddie, this particular fade is very slow, I believe they have chosen to have a Dissolve because it matches the pace of the music. For example a quick straight cut might not of worked as well. There are a number of fade outs before this one so that they could swap between close ups and mid shots however they are not quite a complete cut as the go back to the previous image. (Superimposition)

Cut 2 - 1:21 + 2:20
This is the first straight cut used in the video it is used just before the chorus of the song,so that is probably why it has been used. After a few fade cuts the second straight cut happens exactly like the one before (just before the chorus) at 2:20. This has been used for the same reason as the first as the tension in the music increases.

Cut 3 - 3:10
This is where the number of straight cuts increases and quickens as the songs pace increases. The mood has changed from a predominately slow and calm song to a fast beat rock song and the straight cuts reflects this and it helps to build tension. The quick exchange of scenes lasts until 5:17 when fade outs and dissolves begin again.

Cut 4 - 4:47
I have noticed a jump shot where two similar shots have been cut together but has a small jump between them. These should not be used as they can make a video transaction look bad.

• The dissolve and fade cuts are usually leading into a pan or zoom. This is to keep the video flowing without any sudden jolts.
• The Straight cuts in this video normally lead onto are stationary shots with only a zoom in or out because if the camera immediately panned after the cut there would be a jolt.
• Overall there are approximately 86 cuts in the span of 5:49.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irp8CNj9qBI

Mise en scène : A New Film

Mise En Scene is an expression used in film and media to describe all the aspects of the piece this includes costume, characters, props, lighting,makeup and camera angles.

I will design a new film using the Mise En Scene concept.

Film Name: Jack

Genre : Horror
Time Set : 1880

Age Rating:18

Synopsis:

A mysterious male walks the streets of New York by the name Freddie Rouge, he seduces and Murders his victims. His killings are the mirror of the infamous Jack the Ripper. Is he the same person who fled London to the safety of New York or a new killer stalking the nation?

Research:

Jack The Ripper was the the name given to an unknown murderer that hunted and killed more than 5 prostitutes in London, Whitechapel during Autumn 1888. Jack the Ripper was never found and is still considered the most famous serial killer around the world.

Setting : The type of setting that would be suitable for the film would be around the typical American wooden style buildings. With horse and carriages in the streets, steam trains leaving stations, with the smoke and ash falling from the factories.

Costume :

Men would be in bowler hats, trench and waist coats, suit, shirt and ties.

Women would be in full length dress with corsets, petticoats, etc.

Characters That Would Be Good at Their Roles :
Tobin Bell - Freddie Rouge

Jack Black - Inspector Mead

Miranda Richardson - Victim

Analysis of Film : Silent Hill

Silent Hill Synopsis :

Rose, a desperate mother who takes her adopted daughter, Sharon, to the town of Silent Hill in an attempt to cure her of her ailment. After a violent car crash, Sharon disappears and Rose begins her desperate search to get her back. She descends into a fog of smouldering ash and into the centre of the twisted reality of a town's terrible secret. Pursued by grotesquely deformed creatures and townspeople stuck in a permanent purgatory, Rose begins to uncover the truth behind the apocalyptic disaster that burned the town 30 years back.



Silent Hill Movie Clip
Just before this clip Rose and Sharon were chased by a curious police officer. Rose not watching the road ahead didn't see a young girl in the middle of the lane, Rose had to swerve to miss her and crashed into the side of a mountain face. Rose was knocked unconscious. Sharon is now missing.



Silent Hill Movie Stills


Crane Shot
This Crane shot uses the rule of thirds as the object you focus on is the car while it zooms out. This shot establishes the new setting which she is now in and that she is alone, making the audience feel that something might happen soon. Crane shots are used a number of times throughout the film to show that the environment is derelict and unusual and gives the impression that something might be watching "Rose" as she walks on her own.

High Angle

This high angle mid shot is used to show the venerability of Rose while she wonders along the road confused and that she is about to enter a powerful and menacing place. The camera then pans and zooms in towards her face to emphasise her expression.









Medium Close-Up
This MCU is using the golden mean with two significant objects bringing immediate attention to the ash which has fallen onto her face and the confusion caused by this.














Medium Long Shot
One major shot is the MLS of the sign of "Welcome to Silent Hill" and Rose entering. The attention of the viewer will be more drawn to the sign than to Rose because the rest of the films plot is in Silent Hill and so the director needs everybody to understand where she is. The fog is gradually getting thicker as Rose makes her journey into Silent Hill. This slowly builds suspense as you cannot see what might be approaching.



Medium Close-Up
This shot pans around Rose increasing in speed. the background is blurred so that the attention is drawn onto Rose's facial expression. The camera spinning shows confusion and disorientation . The camera suddenly stops and centres on Rose as she stares past the camera as she spots someone in the distance however the audience cannot see who it is yet. It then goes into a P.O.V shot.

High Angle Medium Long Shot
This high angle perspective shot with the staircase leading up toward a small column of light creates an mysterious environment as she creeps into the unknown. An air raid siren spilts the atmosphere as the whole scene goes black. Creating suspense for might happen to Rose.









Close-up
This close up only shows Rose as the background is completely black with a little light coming from the lighter illuminating half her face. This shot uses the rule of triads. As the background is black the audience is left in suspence to what might be round the corner.