The legend of Sleepy Hollow

Sound:

The sound in this movie is very important to create the mood of this film. The dark and mysterious music in this film grew the suppence and creates an overall mood of what is happening on the screen.

Editing:

There is quite a lot of editing in this movie as there is a lot of changing of shots. Depending on what is happening in the movie the pace of both the editing and music changes to suit what is happening otherwise it would not make sense. There were a few examples of passing time in this scene. For example in one shot you see Johny Depp's character start digging a whole and then the shot changes and there is a massive deep hole.

Cinematography:

The exposure in this scene is very dark and foggy and grey. It gives more depth and mood as to what is happening. The speed constantly changes throughout this scene depending on happening. The camera movement and camera position is very important in this scene as actors and dominant objects are always following the golden rules.

Mes en Scene:

Acting:

Johny depps serious nature is Juxtaposed by the humor of the scene. The Other the actors in this scene looked very vulnerable helpless, scared, shocked and innocent. In the next scene you meet a family. They are sweet and loving but they are also so unaware and unprepared for the fate they are about to meet. The horseman would definatly be the most powerful person in the scene. He was a very powerful, magical headless person. He comes out on a black stallion with his sword raised which gives you the idea he is on a rampage.

Props:

There are many props used in this scene. There is the forest which is a prop and setting, the lantern, the skeleton, the sword and the heads. This movie would not work without the props.

Settings:

The settings in in this part of the film are the tree, forest, house and the village.

Lighting:

The lighting is a key factor to making the mood of the film. In the forest the lighting is very dull and foggy and grey. Were as in the house the lighting in the house was more yellow and there was avery high contrast between the light and dark lighting.