3.2.2 - Deconstruction of the shot sequence

V For Vendetta Continued...

Shot types & Framing -
Extreme close up on eyes . Wide shots of the crowd - Focus pull on the women in the crowd. Over the shoulder parallel shots of Evey- & cross cutting shots. Mid-Shot of the things that are happening.

Mise-en- Scene -
The mask connects to the mystery & heroism about this character. The clothing is the 17th century so it represents to the Gun Powder Plot era.

Lighting -
Opening scene uses minimal (Key lighting with minimal fill to illustrate the 17th century setting of the film.
Brightly lit TV shots taken - Connects and shows that important messages is being given. Yellowish tint applied to the 17th century scene. (To make it realistic)

Sound-
During company logos (American) old style music connotes war. Non-diegetci voice over from Evey, who is one of the main character in the film. Foley sounds added to increase tension e.g. when the guy is fighting before he gets hang.

Editing:
Opens with a poetic voice over which describes the plot as a
" Beautiful" thing - Which sets up the romantic deal. Eye-line match of the women. Cross- cutting of V & Evey which is underscored by a sound bridge - (Voice over)
Eye-line match between man being hanged & the women in the crowd. Transition from black screen then fades out from black into the fight scene, where they start fighting just before he gets hang.