The Ellington Kid

It begins with an extreme close up of the Kebab guy chopping the meat, which is later shown to foreshadow the rest of the story. This paired with the diegetic sound emphasises the use of the knife.

As he stumbles forwards he is placed in the centre of the shot, looking past the camera giving us a sense of his panic and need for a way to escape. The bright lights are symmetrical on either side of the Ellington Kid drawing the viewer's attention to him.

The pace slows in this close up shot, building the suspense.

The smooth pan between the two characters shows their power and ease, the man has a slight smile showing his confidence. His red shirt stands out against he white associates them with blood and power and contrasts with the all black outfits of the stabbers showing two separate sides.

The low angle makes them seem more threatening

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