Step Analysis

Scene Number. 1

Page Number. 1

Slug-line. Middle of the street. Night.

Endpoint of previous scene. No previous scene.

Characters in scene 3 Hooded youths (Michael, Ricky and Scott) and Geoff who is a middle aged man.

Point of scene To encourage enigmas about what's going on as to the identity of the youths and their motives and to advance the story. To establish who's good and who's bad.

Conflict The 3 youths steal the car and Geoff (whose car it is) runs out into the middle of the street to intercept the car's path. Gary gets hit by the car and is left for dead. The youths drive away with Geoff's car.

Ending/central question Is Geoff ok? Who are the hooded youths? Why do they need the car?

Key micro elements employed and brief description of their use Camera work. Sound.

Scene description (without dialogue) focusing on key Micro aspects (mise-en-scene, camera, sound, editing, etc)

Cuts are used often and shots are shaky to show how hectic the situation is for all parties. The youths because they're in a rush to steal the car and get away combined with the surge of adrenaline and Geoff because his car is being stolen so he feels obligated to prevent its theft; he also has a lot of adrenaline. Shots will be unconventional and incoherent to further emphasise how panicked the youths are.

The scene would have a lot of shouting as to (once again) show how hectic the situation is and how urgent the youths are to obtain Geoff's car. There would also be fast-paced music to further reflect the rush of the situation and how the adrenaline goes from a peak to rock bottom. The music will fade out as the camera pans to Geoff's body. Sirens can be heard briefly before a cut to the next scene.

Scene Number. 2

Page Number. 2

Slug-line. Int. Worn down, abandoned warehouse. A couple hours after the theft

Endpoint of previous scene. The youths escape with the car and Geoff is left for dead in the middle of the street.

Characters in scene. Michael, Ricky and Scott.

Point of scene. To show the aftermath of the robbery and to help establish each character's personality.

Conflict. The three argue about the theft as if they are bragging saying what their roles were in the job. Each character is trying to top the other's last statement. Each person recounts the story in a way that makes it seem that they did the most in order to have more credibility.

Ending/central question. Why they needed the car in the first place. Why they seem proud of what they'd done.

Key micro elements employed and brief description of their use. Acting.

Scene description (without dialogue) focusing on key Micro aspects (mise-en-scene, camera, sound, editing, etc). The characters now have their identities shown and show how they differentiate in personalities. E.g. Michael is the ring leader, Ricky has been friends with Michael for years so he stands by him and goes along with what he does (whether he likes it or not) and Scott is shown to be less important than the other two but has been manipulated to make him tag along and he can be a great asset to the trio. There will be a use of verbal and non-verbal communication in an attempt to really show what each individual character is like. As previously mentioned, Ricky is unsure whether he likes this lifestyle so what he says may not particularly match with how he acts; while the other 2 are arguing you can see that Ricky seems hesitant and like he doesn't want to be there through the use of acting. This will cause the viewer to be empathise with Ricky because they begin to understand that Ricky has some good inside of him and his intentions were good (to stick with his friend) but now they have gone sour. This is the problem he faces, does he leave his friend since childhood or does he stay knowing that what he's doing is not right. This is the first scene each character is introduced to us explicitly so each actor needs to portray each character according to their personality. Michael will need to have an established authority over the two (especially Scott). Ricky needs to seem likable but still an antogonist and Scott needs to be quieter and being almost like a sidekick; he doesnt explicitly seem important but he's needed to get the job done.

Scene Number. 3

Page Number. 4

Slug-line. Psychiatrists office. Shortly after Geoff is released from hospital (around a week after the theft of his car).

Endpoint of previous scene. Cuts at a CU shot of a doubtful Ricky's face while hearing the other two debate about who did what.

Characters in scene. Geoff. Dr. Powers (Geoff's Psychiatrist)

Point of scene. To show both sides of the crime. We have previously seen the criminals so now it is time for the victim. The victim is not shown often in films and I feel that it will have more realism if the victim is shown in mine. It takes away the escapism that you get from spectating the criminals and you can now see how Geoff has become scarred from his traumatic experience.

Conflict. Geoff is clearly distressed as it has been a week and there is no news of the arrest of the three boys. This discontent is also mixed with frustration as he does not have his car back and is unable to walk without the support of a crutches for a couple months.

Ending/central question. Will Geoff have justice? Will his mental and physical scars heal?

Key micro elements employed and brief description of their use. Lighting. Camera.

Scene description (without dialogue) focusing on key Micro aspects (mise-en-scene, camera, sound, editing, etc). Lighting is important in this scene because it is set in a psychiatrists office so the light has to look as though it would relax anyone getting a consultation. There is a warmness to the moderate amount of light which is calming to look at. Geoff will be slightly less lit than the Dr. Powers to symbolise that he is very dissatisfied with his current situation and to symbolise Geoff's state of mind. There will be a frequent use of close up shots and 2 shots to not only portray how Geoff is feeling but the mutual trust between Geoff and Dr. Powers.

Scene Number. 4

Page Number. 6

Slug-line. Int. Worn down, abandoned warehouse. Same as scene 2. A couple days after we sar them last, however, it is now daytime.

Endpoint of previous scene. Meeting between Geoff and Dr. Powers ends.

Characters in scene. Michael and Ricky.

Point of scene. Ricky opens up to Michael about how he doesn't want this lifestyle anymore.

Conflict. Ricky opens up to Michael about how he doesn't want this lifestyle anymore which is met by a negative response and an argument ensues. The two have different objectives in this scene so them staying together is near impossible, however, Michael convinces him to stay.

Ending/central question. Will their relationship be the same? Is this the end of Ricky's criminal ways.

Key micro elements employed and brief description of their use. Acting. Camera.

Scene description (without dialogue) focusing on key Micro aspects (mise-en-scene, camera, sound, editing, etc). Good acting and use of shots is vital in this scene as Ricky's desire to leave becomes more and more conspicuous while Michael softens up a little and encourages him to stay. A use of close ups and two shots will be necessary in this sequence as the emotion the actors are able to communicate in this scene is vital. The two actors need to show that the two characters both have different objectives in this scene so them staying together is near impossible, however, Michael convinces him to stay.

Scene Number. 5

Page Number. 9

Slug-line. An alleyway in similar conditions to that of the original theft. At night.

Endpoint of previous scene. Ricky and Michael now have tension as Michael feels as though he can't really trust Ricky anymore, however, (like Scott) he is a valuable asset.

Characters in scene. Michael, Ricky and Scott.

Point of scene. The audience now sees what life is like for the two after their previous meeting. This scene is the first time they are committing crime together since the car theft.

Conflict. The three are planning another robbery, however this time, it is a smaller scale. The local shop. This discussion is led by Michael and an unusually vocal Scott; this is because the main discussion usually takes place between Michael and Ricky while Scott tags along but because of the last scene, Ricky is practically mute. Michael notices Ricky's lack of input and makes a remark to Ricky about how he "used to do this for fun" but is no longer willing because he's become a coward. This is the straw that broke the camel's back for Ricky and he snaps, brutally attacking Michael. A fight ensues but Ricky ends out on top with an unconscious Michael. Ricky, in fear of going to jail warns Scott that he "saw nothing" to which Scott runs for his life.

Ending/central question. Is Michael okay? Will we see Scott again? What does this mean for Ricky?

Key micro elements employed and brief description of their use. Sound and lighting.

Scene description (without dialogue) focusing on key Micro aspects (mise-en-scene, camera, sound, editing, etc). The fight should take place in a silhouette so that it is up to the audience to interpret what happens. All sound in this scene will be diegetic as I aim to create a more realistic fight with the sounds of cars, night life and the sound of punches. This use of diegetic sound compensates for what the audience does not see and also contrasts the abstract style of the silhouettes so that there is little confusion as to what is going on.