#2 Mise-en-scene element

In my opening, mise-en-scene will also be used to make psychological tension. The way things are placed in the frame will help show how the character is feeling.

In the car scene, close-up shots of his bloody hands on the steering wheel will show guilt and panic. The rearview mirror will be used to reflect his eyes showing him looking at himself with a face of shock, making him look like he has done something terrible. The flashing lights outside the car will add to the dramatic atmosphere giving hints to what he did and adding more questions.

In his bedroom, the room will be quiet and still. The phone lighting up will stand out and become the focus of the frame. This shows how the phone call interrupts normal life.

When he checks the mailbox, the area will feel empty and silent. The camera can slowly move closer as he opens it. His shocked facial expression will be the final image, but we will not show what is inside the folder. This use of mise-en-scene builds suspense because the audience does not get all the answers.

Overall, the visual elements will help show emotion and tension without needing too much explanation.