Evaluation Question 1 - Run Lola Run Comparison

A Comparison with real world media products.

In the research and planning stage of work on our project, we took a look at how the German thriller Run Lola Run attempted to keep viewers visually stimulated using camerawork and editing. We also looked at inspiration from the Danish crime movie Pusher for our non-action sequences, which uses an over the shoulder long-take near the beginning of the movie.

Our Short - After Thought

In this shot, the protagonist fills 1/3 of the screen space, while his reflection takes up the remaining are, utilising the rule of thirds, whilst retaining this character's very high importance in the shot.	The rule of thirds is used heavily in our short to ensure framing is aesthetically pleasing to look at.
	Focus plus are also used to add an additional visual stimulus in close up shots.
I've chosen to create a nine shot comparison between our film and Run Lola Run as both fall under the alternative thriller genre, and therefore share some similarities, such as a fast, tracking camera, and handheld camera work. It also shares some similar themes, such as alternative choices and wasted opportunities, as well as a similar, electronic musical style.

Comparison - Run Lola Run

The rule of thirds is also used heavily in Run Lola Run, giving importance to the background scenery, which is ever changing, showing her movement across the city.
Fast, tracking shots are used to convey speed of Lola's movement.
	For a little variation, a canted angle is used. This has the effect of making the structure of the bridge in the background a little more visually interesting than looking at it flat on, as a complex patten is visible through the gaps in the structure.

Comparison - Electronic Music

Both After Thought and Run Lola Run share a similar music style, fast paced, electronic music style, intended to make the action sequences that little bit more intense. However as well as following this convention I decided to keep the slower element of the piano throughout in my music.

Click one of the videos below to listen to the action music.