This is an example of a reaction shot because when something happened it would show someone's reaction after to show how they are feeling at that moment. All of these examples for cut-in and reaction shots were a foreshadowing for the events that happened later in the movie and also getting a specific person's emotion at that certain
For example, when Peg enters Edwards mansion the lighting is very dark, spooky, evil, and low key. Unlike the high key lighting Burton uses in the beginning of the movie when he shows the neighborhood, the low-key lighting used in this scene makes the mansion have a sense
The man hunter is displayed with the camera looking up at him on his motorcycle, which make appear strong and scary. While the camera is angled to look down at H.I. so that he looks weak and distraught. After analyzing all of these effects, it becomes apparent how important the actions of the camera truly are. This movie would have been completely different if the camera had been looking at the actors from only one position.
The shots make the actors more courageous or important. As it is in the film when the body of Claire lies on the glass while Norman stands over her, the low shot shows that he is the bad guy and is in control. A boundary that was never stated, although portrayed by the camera angles. Zemeckis, as a director, only allows certain things to be seen at a time to help the audience catch certain actions of the characters. When she walks backwards down the steps and the view is up the stairs, limiting the audience’s view of what’s behind Claire.
In this scene, the angle which the camera is positioned is crucial; one sees Kane playing outside through the window separates him from not only Mr. Thatcher but also his mom. Another scene shows the
The audience sees Emily creeping out of the depths of the ground trying to grab Victors leg. The lights are dim and you can’t see what’s happening, you are in suspense to see what happens to Victor. Tim burton uses lighting to get across what he wants his scenes emotions to feel
Through as variety of angles such as high angle, low angle, (extreme) close-up, and etc. High angle shots help Westley seem more robust in a difficult situation and medium, close up or neutral shots for very specific emotions and actions. In contrast, he is never vulnerable to anyone and the need for low angle shots are minute. In this case, this would be in the battle against Fezzik, where Westley was put in a low angle shot in order to make Fezzik appear much stronger. This emphasizes Fezzik's appearance and makes Westley seem vulnerable and thus, giving a
The bird’s eye view shots in North by Northwest created true “cliffhanging” suspense, like the Mt. Rushmore chase scene. The use of wide-angle shots gave the audience a feeling of helplessness that feeds into the suspense. Also, the camera would cut quickly between actors to give a sense of urgency and fear. By comparison, Rear Window’s cinematography seems less rushed and urgent, but that does not mean it is any less suspenseful. The film was shot mainly from Jeff’s perspective, in his apartment looking across the courtyard into his neighbors’ windows.
In my opinion there is a reason why Miyazaki had chosen to use these shots on our antagonist, Yubaba. For example, Miyazaki has used the low angle shot on Yubaba to show the viewers how evil, powerful, and superior her character is, including the close up shots that have been used to help the viewers see what Yubaba was thinking without her talking because of her facial expressions with the help of the close up shot. I think point has made the film insightful and entertaining because it shows the audience how the gender roles are switched up in the film and how it is lightly connected to real life. This shows the audience that not every girl / women is weak, submissive or treated less than men.
Similarly, in Corpse Bride, Burton uses a low angle on the bride when she rises out of the ground. When the audience sees the bride from this angle, one can imagine how Victor sees her, and begins to feel frightened by her, because she appears so much larger than a normal sized person. It is not until later in the movie does one realize that she is actually an average-sized person. This effect is achieved because of the angle on the bride when the audience first sees her. Additionally, Burton uses a long shot in Edward Scissorhands when we see the mob of people enter the forest.
By having a shot like this, we as an audience start to get this uneasy feeling about him. Then this shot is followed by multiple close up shots between Hannibal Lector and Clarice. As we see in the shot, Hannibal Lector begins to show how manipulative and dominating he can be. When we see Clarice, we see the camera at a higher angle to show that she is inferior to him and vulnerable. They also made another point of view shot through Buffalo Bill.
Within the later points of the scene the use of the doppler effect and POV, long, and framing of a shot play a key role of a nicely designed shoot. When Roger O. Thornhill is being chased by the biplane the use of the framing within the shot and the doppler effect is key to keep the viewer glued to the screen. Along with the seat edging action that is happening within the scene without proper framing and use of sound tricks and techniques the scene would not be visual eye candy. One frame that is an example is (See Figure 2). Hitchcock could have gone the route of filming this scene from the side to give more information into depth, but he choose not to.
The first camera angle that plays a significant role in the film is the low-angle shot. A low-angle shot is captured when on the vertical axis, the camera is low, looking up at the characters. According to Tarantino, “the significance of a low-angle shot facing up at the characters proves that the character themselves are superior” (Paris & Simrill 2013). The first examples of low angle shot occurs when Jules and Vincent approach Brett while he is eating breakfast in his home.
A low angle shot near the beginning of the film establishes Teddy’s supposed dominance and power on the island. After searching the room of the missing patient Rachel Solando we see Teddy keeping a piece of paper for evidence while Dr Cawley, the psychiatrist running the asylum, is situated behind him, giving the impression of less control. A contrast is created with the high angle shot used in one of the film’s final scenes. As Teddy dramatically busts down the door to the lighthouse the
For example, during the book burning scene, a variety of high to mid-low shots are used to position the audience in the crowd or as one of the speakers up front. In addition, the way the objects in the scene are positioned and the frame are composed creates an intimidating effect. All the large Nazi flags are positioned symmetrically around the town square, yet the camera is framed slightly off centre, making the whole shot feel off and like something is wrong [Fig. 5]. This certainly shows that Percival utilizes Percival employs cinematic techniques such as camera angles and the framing of the shots used to communicate and allow the audience to explore the power of the human spirit when dealing with adversity in his film The Book
