'Charlotte' AS media thriller 2014 analysis

• What is your understanding of the action in the sequence. What is happening? 

 In this sequence, it is clear and simple for me to see that this is quite a mysterious, complex and potentially confusing. However, I can see that it is religion based, and all focused around 'Charlotte'. The scene is clearly showing some form of murder. For example we see a newspaper clipping referring to a death, we also see three separate people representing dead bodies being covered in white sheets, and lastly we see a persons hands covered in blood, dripping all over the floor.

What do you think the rest of the film might be about?

I think that the rest of the film would be set around ghostly connotations, and I have got this from the religious theme, and the creepy and eerie way in which 'Charlotte' has fallen to the bed at the beginning and then re-visited at the end with a close up of her eyes opening. 
What is your view on the casting? Have they chosen convincing actors? (not necessarily in terms of their acting but in terms of their suitability for the role/the right look etc.)

I think that the casting was overall, convincing although people were not needed much at all. However, I feel that during the graveyard shot, the couple did not seem to fit the scene and appeared to be out of place.

Are the characters interesting?

The characters jobs are very basic throughout the sequence, but I felt that the characters did pose a position of interest to me due to their mystery and the lack of knowledge on who these people are.

What do you make of the camera work, editing, sound, how convincing is the mise en scene?

The camera work here is clever, as the shots of the grave, the cross, the couple standing in the graveyard are all very short, mysterious and they present no obvious meaning. Especially the crane, over head close up shot at the begging and at the end and the hand held shots of the grave and cross. This is clever as it keeps the audience asking questions- it keeps them guessing. The editing here is fairly simple yet effective, because of the way that the credits cut across the screen. The mise-en-scene here is useful as it paints a picture for the audience.

Is it a studio or location shoot? How does this effect the final product?

This sequence is clearly shot in both a studio and elsewhere as a location shoot. We can see this early on that it begins in a bedroom, and this image is created by the use of dark lighting and a lamp. The fact that this is both a studio and location shoot works brilliantly on the final product as it creates a noticeable contrast within the sequence.
If there is music, does it fit the piece? What mood does it create?

The music here is sketchy, creepy and mysterious which links back to my idea that this is a ghost story. The music is clever and fits the shot well in that it links up smoothly with the way the credits appear, and especially with the hand held shots of the grave and cross. How many credits are there and what roles do you think they are?

There are 23 credits throughout this sequence, however many names appeared more than once having completed more than one role throughout the task. These roles varied from director, producer, casting, sound designer, music and actors.

Are the credits well spaced? Are they well positioned in the frame? Do you like the font they have chosen to use and does it fit the piece?

I think that the credits are one of the best qualities to this sequence as they are well spaced apart, the font is tasteful as it presents something mysterious. The editing that has gone with it is even better, as it connects to the music. For example before one credit changes, it darts around the screen in a flashy fashion that works with the music.
What do you think of the film title they have chosen?

I think that the film title, 'Charlotte', is well chosen because it is very obvious who 'Charlotte' is.
Is it effective overall? Does it make you want to watch on?

Overall, this sequence is incredibly effective because it sets us up for something exciting, however it doesn't bore the audience.