Case Study: 'Kung Fu Killer'

This case study is specifically for analysing the effects, editing, intertitles and subtitiles. By viewing foreign films such as 'Kung Fu Killer', we gained some insight into what the fighting scenes should consist of and the way the shots are pieced together. 

The exposition begins with the establishing shot set in prison, accompanied by an announcement about a homicide which immediately presents the problem. The close up of Donnie Yen indicates he is the protagonist and the fighting ensues after his plea to make an "urgent call" is rejected by the police officer. At this point, the low hum of the background music ceases and is replaced by loud thumping sounds that match the fighting. The fighting scenes are compiled using fast-paced cuts and by sandwiching the slow motion within these fast cuts, the action is emphasised. The flickering effect also intensifies the fight sequence.

The plot develops as the reason for the fighting was to get the attention of the higher ranking officers. The production logos are then edited after the exposition which allows the audience to digest the exposition. The protagonist reveals he can help the police "catch the killer" which is followed by a jump-cut to a shot of a victim. This leads to the protagonist being set free.

The first intertitle is inserted to begin another sequence "FIVE GRANDMASTERS" in a sans serif font (sustained throughout the trailer ) which conforms to modern action films. The intertitles briefly introduced the main characters, the shot of the villain lingered longer than the supporting characters. I also noticed that the intertitles travel; the slight movement ensures that the pace is not disrupted. 

The title and credits have conformed to the conventions because they are placed at the end and entail the details such as dates, website, and the director.