Scene Analysis Assignment


In the diner scene of the movie Heat starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, directed by Michael Mann displayed some interesting editing techniques. As the scene unfolds, there is not much camera movement at all. The scene is very repetitive to display the tone of the two characters. There are only two points of view displayed throughout the entire scene. The two points of view are through both the characters while they have their discussion over coffee. The scene mainly displays two over the shoulder shots matching the intensity of the scene. As the conversation in the scene gets more intense, a medium close up is used for both points of view of the two characters. Instead of making this scene complicated with camera movement such as use of dolly or even a tracking shot, the editing technique of eyeline matching was very effective. The two characters from beginning to end had their eyes set on each other. And to show the audience the intensity of the scene, the proper editing techniques are displayed.
At the very beginning of the scene, an establishing profile shot was used to show the characters vivid environment. Jump cuts are actively used in this scene to show the diegetic dialogue exchanged between the two actors and the actor’s facial reactions. The editing technique used for sound was demonstrated very well.  The sound of plates being collected from waiters and the usual conversation between people was transitioned into the scene accurately.  


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