Film Studies: Cinematography + Clips from 60's and 70's

Film Studies: Cinematography + Clips from 60's and 70's

(HOMEWORK + CLASSWORK)

(LONG SHOT):

A long shot, also known as full shot is used to show a object/person from  head to toe and in addition can be used to show their entire surroundings. 
This is used a lot in action and war films. Also common to find long shot angle as also the establishing shot. 

This specific shot is called an extreme long shot that is used to help the audience taken in the atmosphere. 

(MEDIUM SHOT):

Medium shots shown such as above are the most common and used type of shot  throughout most movies/scenes. This is generally from the torso and upwards. This helps the audience distinguish and recognise both the character's facial expressions and body language. Medium shots are most commonly used by news presenters.

(CLOSE UP/EXTREME CLOSE UP):

Close up shots is a type of shot that closely captures parts of a object or character. close ups are used within movies to help the audience to be able to relate, recognise facial expressions and even with identification or enigma codes. Extreme close up shots are used to emphasis on details such as the movement of a eye or flexing of a muscle. This allows the audience to relate/connect with the character on a more intimate level.


(Psycho-1960):

In this clip, we are shown a reverse shot which is when one character looking at another whilst the other character does the same (for example in a conversation). This is used not only focus the character's words but also their facial expressions. Furthermore, this is intensified through the music (which indicated that this is a physically thriller movie) and the lack of colour in the movie.



(ROCKY-1976)

Firstly, this clip starts of with a close up shot of adrian's shoes to emphasis on the fact that she's the only one wearing skating shoes. This clip going back and forward between long shot and medium shots. The use of medium shot is focus on their discussion and their overall facial expressions whilst the long shot is used to track their movement/pace and highlight the fact that they are alone in a big rink.


(CITIZEN KANE-1940):

In the clip, the first shot shown is called an over the shoulder shot which is used in many pov shots such as the one above. This helps the audience with identification and  with the characters. Then the over the shoulder shot is switched to a reverse shot so the audience can relate and focus on more than one character's point of view. These were all medium shots to encourage the audience to recognise both the character's facial expressions and body language. Lastly, we have a long shot at the end to help the protagonist look striking. 


(Touch of Evil-1958)

The first shot is close up shot of a gadget (most likely an explosive) then the camera is panned around to show us a character running away using a track shot to follow and we are see the character's silhouette. Afterwards, we see a crane shot view used to watch the character's get into the car and drive off.
Lastly, a long shot is used to capture the rest of atmosphere.

 Parallel and contrapuntal Work

 FILM POSTER ANALYSIS:

Million Dollar Baby:

The Female character seems to be the protagonist of the film and this is indicated through her being in the centre of the poster.
Her defined muscles and stern face suggests she is not the typical hyperfeminine female. The two other characters seems to to play an important role too, most-likely for guidance and influence.  
The genre of this move appears to be sports drama. The demographic target audience is young adults, those who are around the age of the protagonists so they can relate.

Sin city:

The character in the centre is shown twice within the poster to emphasise his importance as a protagonist. The gun connotes a sense of danger and foretells the image of violence in the film. The long black leather coat makes him seem deathly and has antagonist-like traits. The rain foreshadows that there will be destruction and chaos similar to what the multiple guns connotes in the poster. The genre of the movie is action/thriller and the target audience is young adult/adult.

Pirates of the Caribbean:

There is more use of colours in this poster tells us that this movie has a more light-hearted/comedical aspect to it. Due to this iconography of ships, bandannas and skulls, we know the genre is fantasy/fiction. 
Since this is a Walts destiny movie, therefore it is suitable for everyone but also appropriate for view of children.

Bride and Prejudice:

This movie is a parody version of the film 'pride and prejudice' by Jane Austen.
The film genre is seems to be a romantic comedy with fusion of Bollywood and Hollywood style. this is indicated through the backdrop of Taj Mahal and the skyscrapers/palm trees. The blue sky and the confetti thrown in the air also demonstrates the feel of the movie which light and comedical. The movie seems to focus the difference in values and beliefs between cultures in terms of marriage. 

Scary Movie 2:

First of all, this movie is a sequel therefore we know it has generated a level of success and already has an audience. The genre of this movie is parody/ comedical horror. As we can see in the poster, they use a lot of character from previous movies as the black cat and the maze. This tells us that they will use a lot of plots and influences from other movies. The exaggerated expressions tells us not take the movie seriously.

The poster is of a man standing in a deserted place. this gives the poster a grunge kind of look.  We can infer that this is a place he is familiar with and he may hold some type of relation to. The genre of this movie is drama as it mostly an antidote of his life. the misty and gloomy background foreshadows tragic events. The title of the movie 'uzak' tells us that it is a foreign film therefore we expect maybe some culture shock.

The Man Who Fell to Earth' Questions

The Man Who Fell to Earth' Questions

1. What do we learn about the character from the way he relates to his environment?

     He seemed quited dazed by his surrounding and also as if it was not innate to him.                This makes him seem rather weak and vulnerable                                                          

2. What expectations do we have of the genre and narrative of the film?

 The genre seems to be a hybrid of science fiction and psychological film.                          This comes to mind due to the way he interacts with his surroundings and facial expressions.