At the start of the film there is an extreme close-up of a woman's face. It is focused mainly on the eye which widens as a red filter is used on the camera lens. The colour red gives reference to violence, blood and evil and gives a menacing sense as well as a disturbing atmosphere to the start of the film. At the chase scene, the main character who has 'vertigo' is seen hanging off a building by its gutter, and upon looking down, a vertigo shot/long shot was used to emphasise the distance of the drop and the character's fear of heights. The vertigo shot can also be used to make the audience feel the same way the character does, as this shot emphasises the trick of the mind.
Sound
During the chasing scene, a fast paced non - diegetic soundtrack is used to emphasise the pace of the chase. It also creates tension and anxiety. Also, as the main character, whose 'Achilles Heel' is his vertigo, looks down, the music gives a mesmerising sense, giving an exaggeration on the height of the drop that is reinforced by the 'Vertigo Shot' in cinematography.
Editing
As the camera zooms into the woman's eye, colours of spirals were used to engage the viewer with the film. It almost makes them experience a dizziness that the main character later experiences in the opening sequence. This way, we can feel the same way the main character does, knowing what his weakness is after having experienced it.
Mise en Scene
During the chase scene, a police officer and a detective are both chasing a criminal. The police officer wears the traditional uniform that is of a dark, navy colour with a police cap. With this, we can know his rank and his status. The detective wears a casual, expensive suit with a detective cap which shows that he is the detective.
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