Textual analysis of an OTS

The opening title sequence 'The Marksman' which is also made by another AS student gives an excellent example of a sequence that I would also consider to include in my own OTS. Its characteristics of a group of gangsters and guns is something I would want to have apart in my own as they are situated in a secluded area where they have an objective to complete which would also be perfect as we are filming our OTS in an abandoned barn. 

Many techniques such as, a soundtrack, sound effects and high level camera shots/angles are presented creating an action packed filming which is also tense at some points. Micro elements of film sequencing such as sound and editing I would consider in my own OTS as this could be used to create suspense and fear. The sound tracks used help create a dramatic build up which adds to the climax  I would also consider including similar music like this, as long it is copyright free.

Mise en scene for props, costumes, location, facial expressions and body language are shown well in this OTS. Costume used for the hooded characters and aggressive facial expressions show their identity and sum up their background in society. The location is in an urban street area amongst flats with graffiti, this is where you would associate gang members to be. It looks like that it could be in London because of the high-rise flats.

Macro elements make a genre which in this case is a thriller/action due to its exciting plot, involving crime. The narrative was constructed very well and presented to the audience so they could easily spot that it is a plan to attack, where the group had an objective but were stopped in their tracks from the masked man. You should be able to identify this without having to look at the logline or treatment.