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The Operator

The Operator

 Sound bridge first thing used – sound of typing on a keyboard is used before any footage is showed. Immediately gives us a rough setting and time period – as the sound of keyboards is instantly recognisable we know film takes place in the 21st century.

 Very little variety in types of shot – the average shot length is very high – forces audience to give less of their attention to what’s on the screen and more to listening to the phone call, as well as increasing tension in the scene

 Connection cuts between the two – moment of uncertainty – slight deep hum used to increase tension – non diegetic sound being used as diegetic sound.

 One close up  held for 55 seconds – have to focus on what is being said to get information.

 When connection is finally cut, there is a moment of complete silence, where the tension is heightened (by the lack of sound) before the operator begins the process all over again. This final action causes us to feel empathetic towards the operator, as the increased tension throughout the sequence led by the chaos of the phone call makes these calls a living hell for her, and she has to repeat the process again and again.

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