Props
The tape in our extract is the main prop. This
is because it is what fuels the narrative. It will
appear to the audience as an unknown and peculiar object.
When the tape plays in the walkman, it is presented as a
vital prop in our film and therefore the dominant and
overall ruling prop in our extract. Suitcase
This prop is used to get the audience to guess that
Protagonist #2 (me) is leaving and that she has been
forced to by the antagonist. The suitcase is vital to
represent this situation as being significant to the
plot and perhaps the end of it. The suitcase also
allows Protagonist #2 (Megan) to be sympathised by
the audience as she is clearly affected by the
whole plot. Record player
The record player is the first significant prop in
our extract which highlights importance and presents
Protagonist #2 (Megan)'s personality as being music
orientated. The music will be diegetic music
(although we are actually editing this in so the
quality will be much better). The instrumental
music will be melancholy so the audience will be
aware that the film will not be comedic or in
any way joyful but instead quite sombre, thrilling and mysterious.
Walkman
The walkman will be used when the tape is put on.
The walkman will play the tape and as soon as this
is turned on, it instantly cuts to Protagonist #2
(Chloe) which highlights its significance in the film
and that it allows the film to be continuous and flow.
The walkman is clearly very significant to the extract
as it plays the most dominant prop and allows the film
to continue the plot.
Polaroid
Polaroid images are used at the end of the film as
it scans through multiple photos including the suitcase,
the tape, the post-it note and a photo of Protagonist #1
and #2. These images allow the audience to understand the
most significant props used as well as the destroyed
relationship of the protagonists. Thes images will be in
black and white which enforces the distorted and thrilling
atmosphere to the film as well as exhilirating music being
edited in during these images being displayed in shots.Post-it note
The post-it note is displayed in the over the shoulder
shot once the tape has finished. Protagonist #1 finds the
post-it note inside the envelope once the tape has
finished and this enforces the fact the crime Larreh
(antagonist) is involved in which is hidden and concealed
from everything else. The post-it note will be clearly
shown in the over the shoulder shot and it allows the
audience to understand that Larreh is the antagonist
of the film and therefore place this character as the hooded man later on in the film.
Headphones
The headphones are shown when Protagonist #1 plays the
walkman/tape and inserts the headphones inside. This
enforces secrecy and that she clearly wants to keep
this to herself. These headphones are therefore
significant to the film as they reinforce the hidden
situation and the audience then try and piece together
everything. The headphones are also there blocking out
the outside world to the protagonist which could also
reinforce her teenage rebellious nature and that she does not
enjoy socialising.
Bag
The bag Protagonist #1 places on her bed is very
Bag
The bag Protagonist #1 places on her bed is very
important to the extract as it is what carries the
important props such as the tape, post-it note and
envelope. The bag isn't in the shot for very long as
she is just rummaging through it before finding the
items. This enforces secrecy as she is clearly
knowledgable that the envelope and other items are
in there and because they are concealed, shows that
she is keeping these to herself.Bed
The bed is not a significant prop to the extract
apart from the fact Protagonist #1 places the bag
onto it. The bed just represents that the room she
is in is in fact a bedroom and hers. It is
reconigisable so that the audience can associate
it with the room and that it is a place which
offers comfort. This contrasts with the fact the
atmosphere is dark and thrilling.Envelope
The envelope is a vital prop to our film as it is what
conceals the tape and post-it note. On the envelope is
written 'KATHLEEN' which enforces that Protagonist #1
is named Kathleen and that it is her property. Because
the envelope conceals the main props, it is also
associated with being very vital and reinforces
secrecy and darkness involved with the type of crime in
the film.
