Black Swan (Thriller Analysis)

Camera

In this extract there is a long shot of the female ballerina sitting on the floor in a white dress with a bright spotlight on her. This type of shot isn't really typical of a thriller as it isn't dark and disturbing, but instead is angelic and serene. Therefore her character could be seen as innocent, or a victim as she sits on the stage isolated and by herself. This type of camera work is typical of a thriller, as showing a victim makes the audience think that something bad is going to happen to her, therefore creating tension ans suspense.
An over-the-shoulder tracking shot is also used in this scene just after a long shot of the ballerina sitting on the floor. The male dancer is seen walking up behind the ballerina in an intimidating manner as the music builds into a dramatic crescendo. This is typical of a thriller and almost resembles and animal stalking its prey which makes the audience worried for the ballerina as it appears that something bad is going to happen to her. All of which add to the tension and suspense as the audience find themselves on the edge of their seats.

Sound

All throughout this extract there is the non-diegetic music of a violin orchestra which is typical in ballet shows, so fits in with the narrative of the scene. However the music does have disturbing and sinister undertones of deep drums that gradually increase, building the tension. At the very start of the extract there is also a sinister almost evil laugh, which straight away lets the audience know that the film is a dark thriller and also created tension as the audience are then intrigued to find out what happens next. The fact that the violin music soon changes into a dark music piece is very representative that this film is a psychological thriller and so plays with our minds.
There isn't any dialogue in this scene, to draw attention to the characters body language, and emphasise the style of non-diegetic music. The fact that there isn't any dialogue creates a narrative enigma and builds suspense and tensions for that break in the silence. a completely silent start, is typical of a thriller because the silence creates a dark and eerie atmosphere, which is the perfect way to being a thriller.

Editing 

There isn't much significant editing in this extract and the majority of the scene is in a long take. During the long takes the camera is continuously moving around the dancers, almost suggesting a spiralling confusion of emotions, again hinting at the psychological thriller theme and the constant spinning plays with the readers mind. The long takes also drag out the tension and suspense adding to the already creepy and eerie atmosphere, as turning a serene and angelic figure such as a ballerina into a dark and disturbing character is bizarre and mysterious.

Mise-En-Scene

There is low key lighting in this extract which is typical of a thriller as it straight away creates a mysterious and eerie atmosphere. The dark lighting makes the ballerinas white dress stand out, drawing attention to her character, perhaps suggesting that she is going to be a significant character in this film. Again emphasising her innocence and isolation as she is seen on a entirely black stage. The two different costumes in this extract could be seen as significant as the the female is seen to be wearing a delicate crisp white dress, whereas the male is wearing all black, dark and mysterious clothing. This contrast might be portraying good and evil or innocent and intimidating, again making the audience think and creating further tension which is typical of a psychological thriller, as they are all about playing with the audiences mind.