Lost In Forest – Reflective AnalysisDirected by Richard Gasperan

Mise-en-scene

The fog and yellow filter used in the film is very effective as it creates an eerie mood. Also I like that the main character is a toddler, which makes it look very small in the shot, as a result this makes the character to look very lost, which is the main theme of film. Also this gives the film a dream like look.

Cinematography The cinematography use in this film is very interesting, as most of the shots used are wide angle shots which makes the toddler to appear very small and lonely, as a result this type of shot helps to convey the feeling of being lost to the viewer.

The point of view shot near the end when the toddler sees the monster, helps to convey the feeling of terror to the audience.

Also I like the way the camera uses focus pull which helps to convey the main characters confusion.

Editing

This film has very simple continues editing, for example most of the takes used are long takes which allows to build up suspense and helps the viewer to focus on what might me happening in the film. Although some short takes of the monster are used in the end of the film, which I think that are effective as they create a feeling of fear and confusion for the viewer.

Sound

The sound used in the film is mainly ambient music which helps to create an eerie atmosphere and the sound effects of the monster used are very use full as well as they add on to the atmosphere.

The sudden sound effects used at the end of the film when the main character sees the monster are also very good as the help to scare the audience, although the actual monster doesn’t look that scary.