Ecliptic ( how tension is created )

Ecliptic - how tension is created

By Sean & Kate

PlotThe opening sequence is about a man who wakes up in car full of smoke. It seems someone has left him there to die. After waking up, realising what has happened he attempts to escape the car whilst in a coughing fit. Fortunately just before the opening sequence ends he manages to open the car boot. The first angle is a high-angle shot to show how vulnerable and weak the character is.

How it builds tension?The first scene creates an atmosphere of confusion and mystery at why there is a gas swirling inside the car. The filmmakers have a method of using audio to create suspense and it builds the tension meanwhile. They use continuous shots to make the audience know the character is not scared.

No keys in the ignition creates panic in the audience.

This shot creates tension and distress because it shows clearly that someone has attempted to kill the man.

CharactersThe only character in this film is the victim, where someone is attempting to kill him. We are meant feel sympathy towards him because anyone would hate to be in his situation, which makes you feel hope for him to escape. The opening sequence has a dull, smoky hue. In this scene it is a close up shot where you can see details of the character and see their emotions.

The plotline The plotline will be based on the main character escaping and most definitely finding out who did this to him and why. Could it be revenge or envy? There is not any dialogue in this opening sequence except for coughing so we cannot assume the plot from the tone and language.