A2 Media Ashley Hamilton

Short Film Analysis SightSource - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK_cdkpazjISight is a short film posted by The Cgbros, who are an independent institution who post short films made by independent producers from around the world, usually being futuristic in their content, in order to get them known. The short film Sight revolves around the idea of future technology, in which our eyes are adjusted to have many different technological capabilities, such as applications, but at the same time can be exploited. The film itself is made by Eran May-raz and Daniel Lazo, who are independent film producers who produced the film for a university project. The short film uses a range of different technical aspects, like camera shots and sound, to convey different representations, as well as appeal to its target audience. The target audience is most likely males, who enjoy sci-fi and have an interest in technology. They have targeted them by using the sci-fi genre, and making technology the focus of the short film.Towards the start of the film, the title of the short film, Sight, appears on the screen. The title has a light blue glow to it, which gives it a futuristic feel, which is appropriate to the sci-fi genre. Also at this point, there is music which is light and high pitched. As well as being a convention of the sci-fi genre, it also represents what is going on in the scene, as the music gives a sense of weightlessness whilst the character slowly rocks on the floor. In this medium shot, the camera slowly pans to the right, revealing the male character, Patrick. Enigma is created at this point, as the audience are unsure as to what the character is doing. It is then revealed to us that he is using some sort of simulation, represented through a cutaway to the characters point of view, revealing to the audience as to what the character was doing, but we are still uncertain as to how he is able to use the simulation without any visible signs of technology. The simulation also fits with the common convention of sci-fi films, being technology or virtual worlds. This scene follows many of the conventions of the sci-fi, which is most likely due to the institution focusing mostly on the sci-fi genre and futuristic short films. In this sense, the Cgbros are appealing to an audience who enjoy sci-fi films by including future technology within the first few seconds of the film, gripping their target audience.In the following scene, we see the character carry out everyday activities in his house, such as cooking and watching television, but with a technological twist. With various shots, we can clearly see the characters eyes have a strange look to them. This reveals, along with the title of the film, that the character has technology within his eyes, allowing him to view the world in a completely new way. This fits with the institutions common use of the sci-fi genre, with the common convention being the use of technology that has not been invented yet. In the following shot, we get a POV shot from the characters point of view, with him looking around the fridge. The shot has been edited to have various boxes appear with information on the item when it is highlighted. This could be the way of the producer conveying to its audience how different the world would be with this technology, even when performing everyday activities. During this scene, there is a cutaway to the character eating food, which the audience recognise as an everyday activity, but then cuts back to his technological point of view, emphasising how much impact this technology will have on our everyday lives.Further on in the clip, there is an extreme close up of the characters face. This removes any enigma that was created previously, as the audience can clearly see the technology within the characters eyes. This also gives the audience a connection with the character, as we feel as we have an insight into his life. This is also done by using POV shots, also giving us a sense of connection with the main character.In the next scene, we see Patrick go on a date with a woman, Daphne, using his technological sight to assist him. A two shot of the two characters is used, which shows the relationship between them. During the scene, various shot reverse shots between the characters are used, which further emphasises the relationship between them. We then get a POV shot from the Daphnes point of view, and it is revealed that she also has the same technology. This suggests that this technology has become part of everyday life in society, and has changed the way in which people can interact with one another. This is a common convention in sci-fi films, in which technology becomes common amongst everyones daily lives, which fits with the institutions common use of the sci-fi genre. The relationship between the characters is further emphasised by the heart in the top left corner of Patricks point of view, which shows how much Daphne likes him. Throughout the clip, we are able to see how their relationship deteriorates, but eventually improves. This scene could also represent how relationships can be fake or ruined, as the male uses an application to help him appeal to the woman, possibly representing how, although there are positives, the new technology has negative effects on peoples everyday lives as well. In terms of mise-en-scene and sound, this relationship indicator relates to the characters dialogue and body language, as the female seems uncomfortable and unimpressed at first, but is happy and comfortable by the end of their date. As well as this, the clothing and locations are naturalistic, and allow the audience to relate to them. This challenges the common convention of sci-fi films, in which futuristic and technologically advanced locations are normally used.After both characters go back to Patricks home, Daphne notices an app on the wall which Patrick used to help him on the date. This represents male characters stereotypically, with him being sly and scheming to get what he wants. Whilst she goes to leave, Patrick takes control of her system, forcing her to stay. This is a twist in the narrative, which the audience do not expect, and gives the film an open ending. This also reinforces the stereotype of males being controlling over women. Afterwards, slightly dark and sinister music plays during the credits, fitting with the sinister action that the male character had previously carried out. The credits are light blue neon, with a technological background, which fits with the sci-fi genre. This also complies with the institutions common association with sci-fi themed short films.