The lighting used is generally low-key, dark, gloomy and shadowy. This is done to create uncomfortable and moody atmospheres. It also makes the audience feel on edge as there could be things in the dark that you can't see, as you don't get that warning from a shadow!
In 'The Machinist' the opening sequence using this stypical style of lighting:
The lighting in this clip is very low-key and was filmed at night as you can tell when the male protagonist acts the sccene outside by the river. The only sort of light that you can see is street lamps outside which shine through the window and the touch light when the male protagonist is faced by an unknown character.
This opening sequence has also inspired me, especially the crime asspect of it. The crime is gradually revealed to the audience holding them in supense and tension. The slow pace and slow feel to the piece sets an awkard atmosphere, but yet a good one. I am going to use this idea in my project but slightly adapt it, i want to slowly reveal the crime and the villian.
Lauren
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Again - try and add what you think you can learn from this - possibly focus on how the story is slowly revealed to us - especailly the crime - think about teh slow pace and gradual revealtion and also teh way it creates enigmas - how could you use this? (Mrs D)
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