Video Analysis #2 (Superbad - Seth)

Camera Shots
The clip begins with an extreme long shot, showing Seth walking into the liquor store and setting the scene around him. A crabbing shot is then used to show him walking down the aisle to find the alcohol. An over the shoulder shot is used at the counter to engage you as if you were watching the action from inside the store. A low angle shot is introduced showing Seth looking at the bottle and at this point the security guard is hidden, however when the camera is tilted it reveals the security guard standing behind him. Overall, a lot of camera angles and movements were used during this scene.

Editing
The main editing is used for the part of the clip where the security guard uses the broken bottle as a weapon. Obviously, the security guard doesn't actually slit Seth's neck therefore special effects and editing must have been used to show this in the most realistic way possible. Also, all three scenarios are visions from Seth of what could happen in the next few minutes and this had to be shown clearly using editing.

Sound
To begin with the only sound is the music of the store and beeping of the cashiers. No music is introduces until 1:30 into the clip where the intensity builds up before the fight. The music gets more upbeat when Seth throws the bottle to show the seriousness of the situation. I also noticed that the music when from its loudest point to silence when Seth is walking out of the store empty handed.

Mise-en-scene
Out of the three main characters, Seth is the one to show off and be the 'big man' which is why he volunteers to go and get all of the alcohol for the party. However he also talks a lot of nonsense and it is therefore no surprise that he comes out of the store with no drinks. This scene sums up Seth perfectly.