4. Medium Close-up
This is a medium close-up of Sherlock
when he confronts Moriarty, similarly its
also a medium close-up of Moriarty
when he also meets with Sherlock. This
comparison of shots put them at the
same level of hierarchy.
This is of the ideology of the directory, by
putting a sociopath (Sherlock) and a
psychopath (Moriarty) on equal terms
not allowing for any social power
differences.
6. Intensity
There is a camera zoom in on Moriarty,
this is used to intensify his presents in
this scene, by doing this is creates a
dominance over the two characters
(Moriarty and Sherlock).
Much like the zoom in of Moriarty, there
is a track in on Sherlock, this helps cancel
out the dominance set by Moriarty and
puts them two on equal terms. Again,
this proves that their isn't any hierarchy
between these two; a sociopath and a
psychopath.
8. • Shots take the same time as speech, equals.
• Sherlock speaks calmly to show authority but
Moriaty speaks quite casual, coloquial speech,
shows no fear.
• Moriaty uses different tones of voice for
emphasis while Sherlock dosen’t
Editing and sound
9. Editing
Medium length takes between Moriarty and
Sherlock speaking shows a balance in power as
it’s not fast paced action and despite the
circumstances.
11. The use of the hand gun is present throughout the whole of the
extract and is a common choice of weapon by Sherlock throughout the
whole of the franchise.
A gun is commonly associated with protection and defence
yet also used for dominating purposes and attacks. In this
case, the gun is held by Sherlock, (grasped by two hands to
show secureness and determination) and is aimed directly
at Moriarty from almost a point Blanc range, which
therefore shows Sherlock has the power to kill this man
instantly and hold his life in his hands.
Moriarty obtains a stance very relaxed and
calm; considering he is most venerable of
the two and has a gun to his face; it’s
almost un-natural and therefore represents
his Psychotic attributes, both a positive and
negative portrayal.
His characteristics also contrast against
Sherlock’s, who although in control, seems to be
the less stable due to his facial expressions and
small movements. This therefore represents
Moriarty as the more dominant one. In this case,
Sherlock is almost hiding behind the gun.
12. Another prop used in this extract is the use of the bomb jacket. Un-
willingly worn by Watson, it’s immediately removed by Sherlock as
soon as Moriarty exists. Proving that this jacket has some relation to
Moriarty and increasing his dominance over these two men, instantly.
The relief on Watsons face as Sherlock removes the jacket shows how much power it had
over him and how reassured he is due to Sherlock’s actions, supporting the
representation of Moriarty as the more dominant one of the three. As soon as it’s
removed, the jacket is flung across the floor by Sherlock in an urgent manner, showing
the danger and importance of this prop. Also representing Sherlock to be the more
significant one of him and Watson in the light that he is Watson’s superior. Watson’s
inferiority though is inevitability, due to this whole collection being based on the fictional
character by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
13. The use of this setting helps to place the situation in a more modern era, instead
of the more common Victorian environment we see in the remade films. A
swimming pool is commonly associated with leisure and family, two very
contrasting themes against the situation at hand. The water produces a subtle
reflection onto Moriarty’s face, which helps to convey
