Misfits Analysis Opening

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkoOM_RwtpQ&feature=pyv&ad=6177231678&kw=misfits&has_verified=1

Emotion
Does the cut reflect what the editor believe the aduience should be feeling at that moment?

Yes to a certain extent. I believe that at first when the editor cuts from the girl who is making her confession, to the group of Misfits, the expression on the boys face refelects how the viewer should be feeling. Quite emotional, understanding and proud that the girl has realised her faults and has decided to change. It is not until he speaks that the viewer knows that the character is not feeling the same way that he was made to seem. However this creates humour for the audience as the editor has mislead them.

Story
Does the cut progress the story?

Yes i believe that the cut does progress the story as it takes the attention of the viewer steadily away from the confessing girl back to the Misfits who are the main characters while still including the confessing girl so that the cut is still related to the previous scene.

Rhythm
Does the cut occur "at the moment that it is rhythmatically interesting" and "right"?

Yes the cut occurs at a good tme in the scene as it occurs just after the girl has finished her confession. Also, just before the editor cuts away to the next scene, the girls face is blurred while the Misfits, who are in the background, are clearly focused on.

Eye-trace
All of the misfits' eyes are on the same level looking into the same point where each of their eye lines cross.

180 Degree Rule?
Does the cut abide by the 180 Degree Rule

Yes the cut does abide by the 180 degree rule. None of the characters appear to change position as the camera does not cross the line.

What techniques enhance our viewing experience and create realism?
Emotion and 180 degree rule both enhance the realism of the viewing experience as they both allow the viewer to see the events which are happening without confusing them or make the characters seem as if they are in a different position or location. However all aspects of Drama production enhances the viewing experience for the viewer as each technique used allows the editor to communicate with the viewer.