The film begins as a out-of-focus close-up on what appears to be blonde hair. this straight away creates a link in the audiences' minds to the title of the film.
the credits shown over the images are in a fluorescent pink with a very swirly font, giving a very "girly" appeal.
as the credits appear the shots reveal a lot about the people involved in the film and where it is set.
when the camera is focused on the blonde hair we see that it is perfect, and brushed with a set of hands that have a perfect manicure and wearing a tiffany silver bracelet also suggests that not only is the character very feminine and "perfect" she also appears to be wealthy. the same message is perceived with a close up of the girl putting on a tiffany necklace with perfect skin and hair etc.
as the camera cuts to the bike basket the name "Elle" is written on a card envelope, giving a name to a main character. as the shots cut from the bicycle ride with a variation of long, mid and close up shots which establish the setting as a girly place with perfectly mowed lawns, fountains etc, that suggest money and wealth as well as 'perfection'. the shots cut from those establshing shots to close up shots of the girl in her environment and show viewers that she is a perfect girl who takes care of her self in a very stereotypical way, from the shaving her legs to painting her nails to brushing her hair. all these shots are done as close ups so not to reveal her full character, creating enigmas in viewers' minds.
the lighting used indicates a happy, sunny day and the bright colours suggest this also. the main colour common in a vast majority of the shots is pink, a very feminine colour and suggests to audiences that this is a girly film or a "chick flick"
the use of slow motion in parts create a soft effect and suggests a gentle feel, almost saying these girls are dainty. the slow motion next to a whip pan shows a change in location and subject and draws the eye to the screen if you are distracted as a sudden move.
the music that is ongoing in the background is upbeat and sung by a woman. the lyrics "perfect day"again suggest the idea of perfection in audience's minds.
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