Analysis 4-ElizaB

Story Elements:
- The protagonist is the male who—at first—comfortably enters an elevator. Later on, the crisis approaches as people begin coming into the elevator, adding more and more weight to the elevator. When he finds himself panicking at the weight hazard that is about to occur, he escapes the elevator, only to hop on another where everyone around him is coughing on or near him—another crisis situation.
Manipulating Light:
- The visual aesthetic of “The Elevator” is relatively “retro” and dull due to the lack of color, which adds to the theme of carelessness of the protagonist’s environment, i.e. the people surrounding him who cares not for the imminent hazards.
Framing:
- The filmmaker behind “The Elevator” uses closeups and shots that demonstrates the panicked emotions of the protagonist and the uncomfortable mood of the environment.
Visual Style: The overall visual aesthetic of the film is effectively used to purpose a story where the protagonist encounters an uncomfortable setting. The consistency of the shots and framing coupled with the lack of color shown throughout the story perfectly matches the tone of the story as the plot unfolds.