The Black Hole (Short film analysis by Jamie Simmons)

The Black Hole

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Un20p1NGuw

• The Black Hole is another film that impressed me greatly. Mainly down to its sheer simplicity and the way it sends out a very powerful message about the dangers of greed. I also particularly like the general idea of the black hole and the fact that its something anyone would love to have but yet it brings out peoples dark sides. However the thing i like most about this film is that it didnt feature any CGI or particularly amazing editing, it is a very simple piece of work yet it is brilliant.
• The mise en scene used in this film is very well thought out. The rolled up sleeves and loose tie of the character send out the message that he is the stereotypical worker who hates his dead end job, waiting for a miracle to happen. I also notice how there is little colour in any of the props, the setting or the costume in the film, this adds the mundane vibe given off by the main character.
• An aspect of the editing i liked in this film is how the cutting is used to determine the pace. It starts of very slow very few cuts and as the excitement of his discovery takes him over, the cutting becomes a lot faster and helps create pace towards the end, helping you feel what the character is feeling.
• In this film, sound is used very subtly and all contributes towards the tone. The strange noise that is heard everytime contact is made with the black hole gives, what is in essence a piece of paper, a strange aura, almost a personality. The everpresent sound of the photocopier throughout gives out quite an eerie tone to what is happening, helping to keep the viewer on edge.