1. Meaning in the film crash
Learning outcome: by the end of the
lesson, I will be able to analyse the
impact of micro elements specifically
mise en scene in a key scene

2. • Starter:
• What is mise en scene ?
• What is performance?
• What is diegetic sound?
• What is not diegetic sound?

3. Expectations
• All homework is completed
• All homework links in to prepare you for
coursework so it is imperative that you do it
• Homework should be taking you at least 45
minutes- if its not you are not putting in the
required time
• If you are analysing a two minute clip there
should be at least a side of a4 minimum

4. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbarO9zF
81Y&feature=relmfu
• How is performance used within this scene to
create meaning for the spectator?
• Find 4 screen grabs to analyse that sum up the
use of performance in this scene
• Remember performance is facial
expression, body language and
movement, tone of voice.

5. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-iyxIincCI

6. 1.The composition of the frame ensures that the gun is
prominent in the scene connoting the sense of danger. The
blurriness creates suspense as the audience do not know
who he is going to attack. The blurriness could also
symbolise his anger and that he is blinded by it
The black of his outfit is in stark contrast to the white van
and highlights the vast difference between the two
characters.
2. The frame is cropped so that the audience focus in on the
use of performance to create meaning for the audience. His
shocked face and the way that he pulls back from the gun
highlights the shock that this is happening to him- it creates
the feeling that he is innocent and helpless- a stark contrast
to the gang member that Sandra Bullocks character pinned
him as at the start of the film.
3. The use of lighting in the scene connotes the way his
daughter sees him- god like and we are forced to realise the
terribleness of the situation if he were to be killed. The mise
en scene in the background reflects normality- with the
Christmas decorations on the lawn- this further highlights
the idea that this film is talking about real life and that
racism and not caring about each other can impact all of our
lives. Body language from both of the characters highlight
their feelings towards each other.

7. The close up further highlights the mans anger,
the secondary characters face is blurred to
ensure that all focus is on the man with the gun
and his anger. The clip relies on body language
to create sympathy within the audience- the
positions of the character highlight the power
struggle and further reinforce that the Mexican
man is the victim.
The inside images and the daughter create a
juxtaposition between the safety and joy of
inside to the situation unfolding outside.
As she runs from the house is incredibly bright
as it is around the dad rainforcing the
preciousness of her and the innocence of her- it
further creates suspense for the audience as
they fear for what will happen to the girl.

8. Performance is key for creating the emotional
response that the audience have in this scene.
The camera movement and editing further
reinforces the dads reaction bring the image
closer and closer to the audience, despite the
audience wanting to look away from it.
The brightness of the day further reinforces the
directors point that this could happen
anywhere- we are not protected from these
problems in society. His facial expression is key
to highlight the shock at his actions. The use of
slow motion effect on their performance and
the long takes on them before the cut further
impacts their pain on the audience.

9. Extended task
• Consider how a range of micro elements work
together in this scene to create meaning.
• You will need to use the exemplar to support
your own analysis of this scene.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1yXXGXh
dkg&feature=related

10. • For a level 4- excellent understanding of the
micro elements used and clear anaylsis of how
each of the elements is used to create meaning
for the spectator (as with the exemplar)
• For a level 3-micro elements are identified, some
analysis of the impact of the micro elements is
considered as is the impact on the audience.
• For a level 2 –the micro elements are identified
but there is little consideration of the impact they
make on the spectator

11. Plenary
• What have I learnt today?
• What do I feel confident about?
• What a I unsure about