8-Bit version of Universal logo - VFX
Pop-Culture references regular directorial trope
On screen text - VFX
Pan down similar to Star Wars (pop-culture reference)
Scrawl similar to Star Wars
Diagetic sound to non-diagetic sound back to diagetic sound.
Director commonly uses face on one shots (Usually for emphasis/reaction)
On-Screen text copies comic book
Split screen allows both on screen at once
Camera moves quickly left to include character in shot as he opens door and cut off split screen
Split screen returns with movement and characters change sides - visually interesting
Uses people passing to wipe screen
Clothing rail used as barrier between two characters
Long shot emphasises characters loneliness
One shots used to change location
X imagery repeated motif
Aspect ratio shifts during dream
Characters sit up into shot.
On screen text removed as character slides into shot
Costuming - Outfits mirror eachother
Time changes on one shot
Camera tracks through scenes
Doors commonly lead to unconnected location to flow scenes
Quick actions shots and quick cuts with sound effects common trait
Screen goes black as character covers eyes
Lots of emphasis on lighting. Spot lights to emphasise characters etc
On screen text as subtitles, word by word increases comedy
Split screen shows whole band, each member joins in time to song
Comic book used for flashback sequence
Lots of face-on shots
SFX - Sitcom-esque studio laughter
Camera follows Scott from track - tracks frequently used
Sudden blackness jars audiences - turned out light by light till now
Scrolling split screen shows thought process
Lights get brighter as characters walk towards camera
Ratio shift and on-screen text amplifies action
Black box and sfx to cover swearing - close working with post
Off-symmetry
Jump zoom for dramatic effect
Watched from behind object to give impression of being watched
Off symmetry
Lighting cues brings focus to main characters in crowd
Low lighting amplifies tension
Characters in line, camera pans and shows reactions one-by-one
Rubble stains camera, breaking fourth wall but engaging audiences
Diagetic v/o gives impression of mind-reading
Smashed disco ball for visually striking split screen (director exploring different ways to shake up own trope)
Set design reflects contrast between reputation of bands
Shot mirrors earlier, now empty seat emphasises loneliness
Items appearing from side of frame common director trait
Fast cuts builds excitement. Immediately, comically stopped by slow lace tying
Pilgrim's outfit mirrors Flowers' hair
Gideon's matches set
Close partnership with costume and set design
