'Cutting It' - Technical analysis

Mise en scène
When looking at the Mise en scène, it will be divided into three different categories being; location  lighting, objects and props.
Firstly, location. The interior of the office and Taxi within the sequence are studio builds in opposition to the café and hospital which are shot on location. These locations also provide a range of atmospheres including that of the café presenting a calm and relaxed atmosphere in opposition to that of hospital projecting a sense of worry. This therefore, builds tension before the crisis scene of the car crash.
Next, lighting. In the first scene within the taxi, the light is behind the couple. Light symbolises life so this could be used to represent the movement of life either moving away or leaving the couple behind. Also, within hospital scene, the females face is seen to be covered. The shadowing of her face does not only hide all emotions for the scene but could act as a shadowing to her upcoming death. Finally, when considering the lighting, the majority of the scene is shoot with natural light whereas within the hospital this light is unnatural. As the sun could be said to symbolise life, it is seen that when the light isn't present this could represent death.
Lastly, when looking at objects and props flowers are a key item identified. Flowers are used to represent death, relating to the reefs laid at funerals. Again, flowers are seen on the females dress indicating a stronger sense of decease to the audience. The ring is finally used to represent the marriage of the couple but not only this but the uncertainty of the forth coming events like that of their previous relationships.

Camera
This sequence used a number of different camera shots and angles, capturing numerous messages.

• Two shot - Here, the faces of both characters are seen showing a personal aspect between them and therefore creating a relate able connection with the audience
• Ariel shot - An Ariel shot captures from above, exposing the characters and subsequently revealing their vulnerability 
•  Extreme close up - This shot is used to represent the closeness of the couples relationship and could therefore foreshadow the disaster that is going to happen when relating to their past relationships. 
• Point of view - A point of view shot makes connections with the audience, almost allowing them to put themselves in the characters shoes. This shot also presents tension. 
• Crane shot - This shot is only seen once in the sequence within the hospital. This shot is used in this scene to hide the facial expressions of the characters so that the storyline is unknown. One use of this shot could be to repeat serial information, as if the female character does not believe the news she is being given and is therefore watching herself through the process again. An alternative, could be the desk being shown as a barrier between the characters. This would then relate to the barrier between life and death being close for the female character. 
• Exterior shot - Here, the location is established and allows you to have clearer acknowledgement of the dialogue. 
• Alternating shot - Alternating shots allow you to see both of the characters. Though, it is witnessed that when the camera is predominately focused on the male character the female is in shot. Whereas, when the female character is in focus the male is not seen. This is used to represent the self centred emotions of the female character. 
• Close up - A close up is used to show the intimacy between the couple and also their ending of togetherness. 

Editing

In the Taxi there is a use of sharper shots with the camera continuously changing between the characters. In the consultants room, the cuts are slower, creating a greater scene of tension amongst the audience. After the crisis, slow motion is used to show the futile efforts of her husband, running. This scene is also individual, being the only scene including a hand held camera showing a shaken point of view shot and therefore representing the emotions of the male character. A heartbeat sound effect is also added. This is exaggerated, creating tension and acts as a base to drive the scene. Finally a visual effect of re-colouring has been used to add a blue tint to the extreme close up shot of the wedding ring. A blue tint is used to represent a cold atmosphere and in conclusion a bad result or ending. The sequence finishes by fading into black, with black symbolising death.