Party Scene Inspiration

25th Hour

Sound

• 'Bra' by Cymande (instrumental version)
• repetitive electronic, punk style beat
• the repetition makes the beat seem hypnotic which could reflect how the characters are feeling as they are under the influence of drugs or could suggest the hypnosis from the music is allowing the characters to relieve stress and relax

Screenshot 1

 Lighting

• the artifical strobe lighting in this screenshot has a blue tint which denotes a typical club atmosphere, however it connotes a 'dream-like' atmosphere
• it could also connote a sensual or relaxing atmosphere

Camera Angles

• the over the shoulder shot looking down on the dancers, makes it seem as if the viewer is spying on the crowds
• however, the long shot means that the viewer is distance and, therefore in a way, excluded from the party
• although this is a long shot, it could be considered as an establishing shot in some ways as it is setting the club scene

Screenshot 2

    

Lighting

• again, blue tinted lighting is used in a sensual and relaxing way

Camera Angles

• close up of a woman's face
• creates a sensual atmosphere as her lips are clearly outlined (women's lips are symbols of sexuality and sensuality)

Mise-en-Scene

• as it is a side profile, the curves of her faces are outlined - as her features are not sharp, the curves of her face along with the blue lighting constructs sexual yet soft persona for this character
• her straightforward gaze intensifies her sexuality - however as it is not directed at the camera, it is almost as if the viewers are prying into her personal life

Screenshot 3

Lighting

• in this shot a harsh white light is used instead of blue tinted light
• as it is the last clip of people dancing in a club the white light could symbolise awakening/realisation which contrasts to the previous 'dream-like' blue coloured lighting
• the harsh lighting could also reflect a burst of energy which echoes the energetic jumping of the people

Camera Angles 

• the viewer feels part of the lively atmosphere created by the dancers because the camera is placed amongst the crowd at eye level
• the extreme close ups of the dancers' hands allows the viewer to imagine that they are in an overcrowded and buzzing club

Mise-en-Scene

• young dancers - again emphasising that this is a popular club for young people
• casual clothing - one woman is wearing jeans and a vest top, which emulates a 'whatever' teenage attitude

Screenshot 4

Sound

• different to the previous heavy bass music, the soundtrack used for this scene includes a trumpet and a relatively slow drum beat
• typically thought to music for the 'older' generation it contrasts to the youthful drum and bass style music in the club
• the slower pace of the music reflects the character's calm and relaxed mood

Lighting

• spotlight is used to focus on this character, as the scene revolves around her and her mood
• the background is has little light to avoid distractions

Camera Angles

• close up shot makes sure the viewer's attention is on this character
• the close up shot also symbolises how the viewer is invading this character's personal space
• as this character is under the influence of drugs, the close up shot could show how she is viewing the world differently to before

Editing

• the scene is in slow motion to emulate the effects of  the drugs on this character

Mise-en-Scene

• although the close up shot makes it seem as if we are invading her privacy, her straight stare at the camera infers she knows the viewer is there and doesn't care