Analysis on '24'

We looked at 10 minutes of Season 1, Episode 1 of '24'. Again analysing it in complete detail.

Cinematography
Low angles were used on Jack when he was with his boss. This conveys the idea that his boss is more superior than him, whereas when Jack is with other people, he is more superior as he has the most camera time during a scene. A handheld camera was used in the scene between Jack and his daughter, this involved the audience into the scene and made it feel like we too, were in the conversation making us feel awkward and uncomfortable. POV shots were used to make the reader feel more part of the situations. Furthermore, over the shoulder shots were used so that the audience could see both reactions of the characters during a conversation.

Sound
Ambient sound was used a lot throughout the episode, although a conversation between characters was the main focus, we could still hear the background noise. Therefore, making the scene seem a lot more realistic. Non-diegetic sound was also used, which contrasted with the ambient sound to make it seem more realistic.

Editing
Parallel editing was used a lot within the 10 minutes of the episode that we watched. It was following different characters doing different things but at the same time. There was also a split screen when parallel editing was used, this gave the audience a better insight to what was happening and to hear both sides of a conversation when the characters were on the phone.

Mise-en-scene
The programme is set in LA, we know this because of establishing shots showing the area in which it is being filmed. Furthermore, we know that one of the characters works professionally as he works in a posh building where everyone is sophisticated and always in a rush.