Tim Burton Cinematic Techniques

Tim Burton is an icon in the filmmaking industry. His childhood has very much affected his style and the way he uses his cinematic techniques. His first shorts film, Vincent, depicts some of the different themes of his childhood experiences. He considered himself an outcast and this could possibly be the reason for his distinct style. He uses cinematic techniques like low key lighting that contain vivid colors and nondiegetic noises to contrast the character’s traits and to communicate the message of staying unique and always acting like yourself. Notably, Burton has been known to use low key lighting but at the same time include vibrant colors that stand out to the audience. For example, in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when the group

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory makes this cinematic technique apparent in many situations. One, in particular, is when the narrator is describing Charlie and his abundant, quality attributes. At first, it seems unimportant but then the spectators start to realize the financial situation that he and his family are in they just completely contradict each other. His loving, sweet personality just doesn't fit with the ramshackle house his family lives in. The Corpse Bride contains a similar instance as well. Again, when the bugs are singing their song about Emily's outstanding characteristics to Emily. Although she has all of these unique mannerisms she is blinded by her somber location into thinking she isn't worthy of anything. She doesn't realize what a sweet and kind individual she is on the inside. Another example of this cinematic technique is located in the middle of Edward Scissorhands when the police catch him inside of someone's garage and the viewer can hear the sirens. For the duration of the movie, Edward is perceived as a lovable and innocent character but, the non-diegetic noise of the sirens completely screws with the watcher's perception of the character and could make one wonder if there were any malicious intentions behind this scene or if he was just completely manipulated. With all of these things considered, Burton uses this cinematic technique in