Identifying elements in the foreground and background that viewers are more likely to observe in a film sequence

Abstract

The ability of equally identifying the elements situated in both the foreground and the background of a film sequence enables the viewer to understand the plot on a much richer scale. However, not all individuals watching a film tend to analyse it in the same manner. For instance, those who watch film for entertainment purposes and those who study or have studied film, may have a completely different approach on how they observe certain features. The aim of this research is to find out what people observe the most when watching film, be it props, or any other elements found in the foreground or in the background in relation to the genre as well as the emotional factor of the film. A total amount of four different sequences have been chosen for this study and participants will be evaluated on them through structured interviews. The obtained results are to either confirm the obvious by observing more features in the foreground, or the unexpected by distinguishing elements found in the background easier.