Se7en Clip Analysis

The first shot shows a medium shot of a door, with a man walking into the frame to go through the door, which opens to reveal Morgan Freeman sitting at a desk. The opening of the door seems to create an establishing shot as it reveals the scenery.

My next shot shows a close-up of Brad Pitt stashing what looks to be some books in his desk drawer. This shot seems to be used to indicate that he has something to hide, especially in the manner that he throws them in and shuts the drawer. Close-ups, especially in this case, could be used to create dramatic irony, letting the audience know something that the majority of the characters don’t.

I have noticed the medium shots of Brad Pitt are frequently used in this scene, which indicate that he is the main character or a key character. The medium shots always include him siting down behind his desk, which indicate that he is a figure of importance also.

Another shot is the mid-close-up of Morgan Freeman talking on the phone. The fact that the camera is close to him may indicate his significance in the plot, or the significance of the phone call. It is also at a low angle, which would indicate his superiority and his significance. The shot would also be used to show his reaction or emotion towards the phone call.

The next shot is a long shot, showing both Morgan Freeman and Brad Pit in the office, this shot would show that the pair of them are significant in the story, but it may also show a collaboration or conflict between the characters.

The next shot is a high-angle mid shot of Brad Pitt. This shot would show inferiority, but the mid shot indicates that he’s important to the plot. It may also be to assert another character’s dominance over him.