FISH TANK FILM TITLE ANALYSIS
00:00:05 - The Criterion Collection
00:00:19 - iFC Films (Production Company)
The production company logos have been centred on a black screen to highlight the company names. The colours are also very simple.
00:00:45 - A girl bending down
This high angle shot is the first view that the audience has on the main character. Due to the high angle of this shot, the surroundings aren't made obvious to the audience which draws their attention away from the setting and the background but towards the girl in the centre of the frame. The diegetic sound of her panting can demonstrate that she's either tired, frustrated or angry.
00:00:30 - Title: Fish Tank
The first title to appear on the screen is the name of the film: Fish Tank. The font is simple and in block capitals on a black background to indicate that it's not glamorous or fancy, much like the characters' lives. There is non-diegetic sound of someone painting in the background which could demonstrate that it's focused on someone working or renovating, showing that they are active people who do things for themselves.
00:01:13 - On the phone
This shot shows the girl on the phone at the window. The reason behind having the camera stand at this angle would be to show the audience the setting and where the film is based. From the tall buildings, it's clear that she's most likely living in a flat (as she's high up) which could then imply that she lives on a council estate. The external diegetic sound is of voices talking and traffic to show that it's busy and hectic.
