bourne Identity

The first thing we notice in the first shot is sound. Lightning/wind and rain drops are classic elements of thrillers such as in witness the damp streets with the gangs presents the criminal activity well. The lightning is used like a roar to scare. The wind sends a cold chill to the viewer, leaving them feeling insecure and uneasy. Raindrops also ad an uneasiness about the scene, the audience could almost feel the rain on them. Furthering on in the shot strings can be heard, creating a tense and dark atmosphere. Once we enter the boat foreign voices can be heard which leave the viewer questioning where they are from, which is also a cultural signifier as to where they are and can establish a setting. The conversations going on set a mysterious mood. Another main element is the deep bass which proceeds with the strings. This goes well with the roaring lightning and thunder. The viewer is then drawn in with this bass line also giving a tense mood. The clattering and tinny sounds of surgical instruments being moved have a clinical and cold feeling to it furthering elements of coldness and mysteriousness. The sound break featuring Bourne shouting and attacking the man alerts the audience and wakes the silence.Another key aspect in thrillers is lighting. Lightning in the Bourne identity is presented in the lighting dark gloomy cabin rooms and shady silhouettes. From the first shot Bourne can be seen floating as a silhouette on the water. This gives a very mysterious feel to make the audience question who it could be. Lightning together with the sound seems very menacing. This adds shock and awe. The waves of flashing light seem as is Bourne is some kind of monster. The small amount of lighting on the boat ads a warm feel and a good contrast to the outside and sets a happy feel on the boat. From this the audience can recognise safety. Camera angles are possibly the best way to put the audience in the action. Going back to the first shot, the viewer is set under water in a claustrophobic space far below the surface (worm’s eye view). Giving a slight discomfort to the audience. A long shot of the boat presents loneliness and seclusion from any surroundings. A first person shot from Bourne on the floor puts the audience in his place for an added authenticity of the scene.Close ups such as the knife on Bourne together with the piercing tare of the wet suit adds an element of fright and horror. Added to all these effects are props. These can give the audience different emotions of fright, security and horror. The rickety fishing boat adds grittiness to the scene and insecurity for the audience. Entering the cabin we notice cigarettes wine and cards, three things we relate to sins gambling drinking and drugs. This presents a negative first impression of the crew and makes the view feel furthermore insecure. The surgical tools gives an element of horror to scare the audience. Characters are furthermore an element of danger or security. Bourne lying on the bed seems to be some kind of monster like Frankenstein with the lighting going on the background and doctor operating on him also with objects place in him like a machine making him seem very mysterious.It can relate to Frankenstein in that he himself has been rejected by his owners to. From the objects in his back we can identify him as strange or different with some kind of motive. The doctor we can identify as French from his name and language seems kind and caring so the audience can feel safe with him.