Blog #3 Editing Analysis

VIDEO URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaT7IYQgyqo

DURATION: 1:35 ~ 4:01

The scene begins with a shot of Sherlock examining lab samples and when John and Mike walked in, Sherlock only took one glance at him before returning to his work. And it only took Sherlock a second glance when John borrows him his phone to to figure out John's entire life story. Their exchange lasted no more than 1 minute and that tells the viewers how fast Sherlock processes information. The scene composed of many reaction shots from John and Mike. Everytime Sherlock makes a surprising remark, the camera cuts to Mike smiling knowingly and then a shot of John completely dumbfounded as to why this strange man knows everything about him. The editing in this scene was very smooth because it usually shocking remark, Mike's reaction, and then John's reaction. When they are having a conversation, the camera obeys the 180 degree rule and focuses on whoever is talking. 

The most interesting sequence in the scene was when Sherlock finally breaks down all of John's past and even his relationship with his brother after just meeting him for less than five minutes. The camera moves in on Sherlock as he confidently announces his analysis and when it cuts to John, the camera pulls back while his state of shock increases and you can almost see the question marks floating in the air around John. 

Background music plays a very important role in this scene. It begins as Sherlock blurts out his first deduction, then it stays solemn for the duration of their conversation,  and it builds to a climax as Sherlock tells his final deduction.