There are a few different editing techniques used in this sequence. At the beginning of the sequence there is a series of wipes to go to the next scene. Using these wipes instead of just cutting to the next scene makes it more interesting to watch and because there are many in a row it gives a sense of excitement and suspense. As each character is introduced into the story the frame freezes and the writing comes up to show who they are. The effect of having the freeze frames makes it more exciting and makes the audience concentrate more on the words rather than what is happening. This also makes it easier to introduce the characters and helps add to the style of the film. At the end of the sequence the camera goes through a fire and then comes out into the next scene. This again adds to the style of the film and is a more exciting way of cutting to the next scene.
There are also some special effects used in the sequence although not that many. There are a lot of sounds added over the top of the action to add to the excitement of the film. As the character takes off his jacket there is a noise added to make it seem a lot more classy and exciting. The noise of the guns clicking is made to be a lot louder. This makes it seem a lot more interesting and more thrilling. This is also done with the sound of the shots being fired. As the man steps on the match to put it out the crunch of it is made to be a lot louder and this gives a sinister feel. It may have certain connotations with the noise, such as bones crunching. In the fighting sequence there is a slow motion jump. The effect of this is that it makes it seem a lot more impressive and makes it more visually exciting for the audience. It also keeps up the suspense of the action. Slow motion is also used later on in the sequence when a man is shot. Having this in slow motion emphasises the death of the man and makes it seem more horrific.
As the man steps out of the car for the first time there is a slightly sinister and mysterious tune played. This helps to show to the audience what type of person they may be. There is also music played when each character is introduced. This music portrays the character and gives a hint of what they are like. There are sound effects used when the guns are revealed. This makes it seem more important. Sound effects are also used to make a hissing noise when the man shows his teeth. This makes it seem a lot more sinister.
Throughout this sequence the music and theme tunes used seem to be in a sort of western style. This could help add to the style of the film and also add to the action of the gunfight as we associate westerns with gunfights. When the men are having an argument that builds up to the fight the music helps build up the tension. It does this by starting off quietly and slowly and then builds up to be loud and fast, adding suspense and tension.
In the sequence the people who are seen as being good are wearing bright and colourful shirts, which gives the idea of them being good. Whereas the other people are dressed in a duller pallet with colours such as black or brown. One mans side burns are pointed at the end which brings to mind the devil with his horns, this shows again how he is bad in the story. Before the fight starts there are nuns on the scene. This emphasises the later violence and brings shock as it is in contrast to the nuns. The fight takes place in a petrol station, which already starts making the audience think of the possibilities, as it is a dangerous place to be with firearms. One of the men has a black eye. The effect of this is that it makes him seem like he may have had previous fights and may be dangerous. Which warns the audience of what may be to come. When the man points his gun at the boy, the boy is wearing a very smart uniform. This makes him seem a lot more innocent and makes us feel more sorry for him. One of the men is wearing shoes with metal heels and he has lots of guns and gun straps, which make him seem more professional and dangerous. There are a lot of Christian related things in the sequence, such as the nuns, the cross on the mans head and the picture pf Jesus on the mans vest. These emphasis the violence as it is complete contrast with religious things. At the end of the sequence I watched there is a shot of a fire. This shows evilness and sinister ness.
