This piece by another AS Media student is split largely in two: one montage like scene, and then one scene of continuity editing. My analysis is split between these two divides.
The first half is extremely effective as a thriller title sequence. While it is entirely edited, not actually using any footage (which could connote a lack of realism, which thrillers focus on), the editing is of excellent quality. It features continuous shots of police records, news paper cutouts, wanted signs and similar criminal-related documents. These props connote the sub-genre of the film -- crime -- and are very varied and diverse. Furthermore this taps on the element of Theatre of the Mind; cases, such as the newspaper that reads 'RAPE' allude to several criminal events but give very few details, allowing the reader to attempt to work them out for themselves. Moreover it creates an enigma, as thrillers are dependent on -- who done it? The font choice is also good: it is very gritty and blotty, and is not how text usually should be, connoting disruption of the norms.
However, once the footage begins the level of quality significantly drops. While it does have the positive of a very strong sense of realism, doing this by showcasing the life of a very average man. However, past this it ultimately abandons all conventions of a thriller, with no suspense/tension, enigma, theatre of the mind or any other techniques. Consequently the end product is a very mixed bag.
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