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Definitely Maybe

The studio is shown as: 0:00:02 showing the universal logo. A distribution company loo which is animated. 20 seconds is spent on presenting this. Website URL is also there.

0:00:20-0:00:32 present the makers of the film (production company- working title)

0:00:35-0:00:37 shows the universal pictures presents

0:00:46-0:00:48 in association with studiocanal

0:00:59-0:01:01 a working title production

0:01:41-0:01:45 an Adam brooks film (either producer or director)

0:01:48-0:01:53 the title appears firstly definitely followed by maybe

0:01:54-0:01:57 first named actor Ryan Reynolds

0:02:00 second actor name appearing

Mise-en-scene

First seen a formal envelope this gives off an office feel as if it’s very professional. A company sticker in the corner as if it came from a Currier Company. Also has a return address with three names on it which suggest it came from a solicitor. Also it’s located in New York. Also shows the main characters name ‘Mr William Hayes. This is all within 40 sec.

0:00:42 internally the office surroundings shows the type of job he has. For example in the corner you can see the logo for a breakfast food ‘Quaker’. Externally it shows some high class buildings and skyscrapers this suggests that his job is quite important/well paid as it is I a good area. The way in which he is dress shows that he has an office job with his formal clothes. For example his tie. His desk suggests that he has worked there for a while due to some personalised items. For example the chess piece. Also due to the fact that it looks ‘lived in’. Typical office chair with his blazer on the back.

0:00:55 shows divorce papers with his wife’s name Sarah Hayes.

0:01:02 shows a work colleague as she is dressed quite formally and in the background has other workers present. 

0:01:19 shows another chair suggesting that he works with clients

0:01:23 a change in scenery from interior to exterior. The time suggest mid-day. The building sixe is quite big suggesting that it popular.

0:01:34 props headphones and music player. His clothes have altered to a now causal appearance as he has loosened his tie.

0:01:42 yellow cab is a significant reminder of New York. A new prop bag on his shoulder.

0:01:50 iconic building landmarks the crysal building.

0:01:57 grand central station also traffic and other walkers suggesting the busy New York lifestyle.

0:02:00 51^st street often referred to in songs.

Sound

0:00:04 the universal has their trademark sound which goes with the logo this makes it recognisable.

0:00:33 murmur of the office noise this is called a sound bridge the takes us to whatever is going on to the next scene so it will continue into the next scene. Also footsteps as if someone is walking up in high heels.

0:00:39 a female voice saying ‘Hi, Will package for ya’ diegetic sound comes from the character. The emphasised thud of the package landing to add the importance to the package as it has a reference to the story. Also sounds negative like minor quite down suggesting it could be bad. It’s a Foley sound added sound.

0:00:42 sound bridge of him clicking his pen which then leads us to his face suggest that he is anxious. Another Foley sound of him throwing his pen down and it landing on the table.

0:00:51 Foley sound of him opening the envelop and taking the paper out.

0:00:53 voice over of the main character which gives us the setup of the story, it suggest he is quite a sarcastic person say ‘I don’t think anyone on their wedding day would image being part of the 46% that doesn’t live happily ever after.’ Internal narrator

0:01:06 a co-worker is excited that he got the Quaker account whilst he is upset as he got the divorce paper. This gives a sense of irony.

0:01:08 his response is hmm

0:01:16 further voice over which suggest he doesn’t like his job.’ Then again I never thought I spend my days, weeks and years working in an advertising agency trying to figure out how to make kids eat captain crunch instead of fruit loops.’

0:01:17 a resigned huff again suggesting he doesn’t like his job.

0:01:20 Foley sounds in the back but Tuesdays and Friday are my favourite days I get out of work early and I o pick up my daughter Maya from school now it’s a great a feeling that you find the right track to go with the day I have found the absolute perfect song. (The background noise goes as he puts the earphones in.) (A rap song plays suggesting humour which sets the genre) the other perfect song (an upbeat song plays suggesting a sense of joy and cheer) the song talk about how life can get you down (divorce papers) but it also is good (his daughter)

Camera work

0:00:39(3 seconds) CU of envelope

0:00:42 cuts to a MCU to be able to see the setting and to see his facial expression (4seconds)

0:00:47 cuts to a CU of the envelope (3secs)

0:00:50 tilts up to the main characters face to a CU & reaction shot (5secs)

0:00:55 CU POV shot of the divorce papers pushes in (4 secs)

0:00:59 cut on to words on dark screen. (1 sec)

0:01:01 a master shot (1sec)

0:01:02 MCU of the work colleague (4 secs)

0:01:06 close up shot of the main character (3secs)

0:01:09 cut back to the master shot of him at his desk (8 secs)

0:01:18 wide shot to show the environment of both internal and external (3secs)

0:01:21 first exterior shot track shot to the left to detect the character (4 secs) reverse tracking shot of him walking

0:01:25 over the shoulder should BCU arcs from one ear to the other

0:01:30 reverse angle shot and low angle shot. (3 secs)

0:01:33 CU of his hand with the music player (1sec)

0:01:34 shot reverse shot and a reaction shot to the music being wrong (1 sec)

0:01:35 reverse shot to the music playing (1 sec)

0:01:36 reverse shot to him (2 sec)

0:01:38 reverse shot back to the music player with slo mo effect (1sec)

0:01:41 split screen over the shoulder shot and a taxi cab. MCU of him crossing the road tracking shot. BCU of his head slow motion/BCU of his face with a crowd behind tracking shot. Foot shot. Shot of the sign. Basically 20 seconds of showing his journey to pick up his daughter.

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