Camera Techniques in The Tomb Raider This is an action packed film and the cameras reflect this very well. They are very quick to move and follow the action the audience wants to see. The camera shows the status of the characters within its movement, an example of this is when Lara is stood on the ledge and the camera shows her looking down onto the men whom are supposed to be the higher statue as they are in control of the situation when really Lara has the information they need. The camera portrays her to be very clever and crafty. Also the camera takes many shots of the main characters (the two men and Lara) they are face shots and reflect the atmosphere between them. I think this is done to highlight the dominance and importance of the main characters. Also it lets the audience relate to the character as without words you get the suspense and the facial expressions of the characters imply what they are thinking an example being Lara tending to look down when she is vulnerable or smirk when she has one over on the men. The long shots of the tomb are very well took as they seem to always have a character in the view point so it reflects the extreme size of everything else i.e. the stone statues. The shot where Lara is walking on the steps is very effective as it shows the angle of her feet and focuses on where her next step will be placed which automatically places the suspense in the audience to make them wonder will she fall or wont she? The camera angle when Lara is running through the jungle shows her view then the view from behind her. The speed in the change of camera angle reflects her desperation and pace to get away. On of the most effective camera shots I think was the extreme long shot of the waterfall this shows Lara is trapped and when Alex shows with a gun she has no way out.
faced him head on is a testament to her character. "I can see my hand in a slow motion
She starts by using words like “lost, sunk” which shows the lack of understanding as she looks towards Tinker Creek. All of a sudden, she sees what looks “like a Martian spaceship”. She uses simile to compare what she sees as otherworldly or magical because a Martian spaceship is not from this world. She describes that “it flashed borrowed light like a propeller”. So as the object is coming down, it brings with it “light” or a revelation. Then she goes on to portray it as “pirouetting and twirling”, words which are often associated with the dance, ballet and is
To begin with, Martha’s desperate effort was one of her strong strengths. When Martha began dance, many people murmured that Martha would fail because she was “quite a few years above the average age of all the other girls in the school” (28), “dumpy, [and] unprepossessing” (28). However, she astonished her dance teachers and others “with her determination to learn and her quick mastery of difficult exercises, gestures, and steps” (30). Martha usually spent her time on the studio alone all day and night, seeking for unique, exotic, and alluring movements of her own. Ted Shawn, Mar...
She has her right leg bent with her knee always in the air and her left foot is
It is obvious in this photograph that this soldier is taking great pride in guarding the Tomb of the Unknown. The first thing noticed when looking at this photograph from D. Myles Cullen is the white marble sarcophagus, or stone coffin. This is located in the very center of the photograph and is an important and well-respected monument. Engraved on the sarcophagus are the words
John wheels Mrs. Meyer to the silver parallel bars and helps her stand. Slowly talking very quietly, he assures her that he will not let her fall, if she can’t balance herself. I stand behind her, as instructed by John.
My first photo turned out well, I kept the frame full without being overly busy. I also included the color version of that same photograph because I found that each photograph had a very different feel to them. Adding the black and white to the photo made it much more dramatic looking.
Dancer was being stubborn rising on his hind legs. Although I got him to calm down, I knew he contained his stubborn attitude. I kick Dancers sides, making him gallop through the gate. We are headed for barrel one. I can feel the wind through my hair, my locks blowing in the wind. Dancer and I trot around barrel one; Dancer’s hoof’s circle the barrel. With every step that he takes I hope that he does not fall and collapse. We gallop to barrel two; Dancer trots around the barrel, safely we make it. I kick Dancer on the sides to make him go faster. We head to barrel three, at a rapid speed. As soon as Dancer was about to round the barrel, his back right leg hit the back of the barrel. From the compact, Dancer lost control and began to fall to the
The photo can be slightly distracting though, trying to read around it. I also wish there would have been more information about the portraits, the style that was used, and more about the time they were created.
Not only do these photographs excel in technicality but they also excel in emotional appeal. Looking through these photographs opens my eyes and gives me a taste of what Haitian culture is like. Even when their location is considered a filthy ghetto junkyard to some, they still managed to make the background work to their advantage and create beautiful photographs. I love how honest these photographs are and the fact that they don’t use any fancy backdrops or superficial models to create art is what also pleases me the most. Instead they use what they have and create pure and honest portraits that still seem have a glimmer of artistic values that magically makes it all come
The Academy Award winning film Citizen Kane was directed, co-written and produced by Orson Welles in 1941. The film is an American drama with multiple themes. The two most significant themes are; the loss of childhood innocence and the rags to riches story line both of which are echoed throughout the film. The rags to riches/American Dream theme is a shared idea that everyone who is willing to work hard has the ability and opportunity to become successful and wealthy. The film features Orson Welles as the protagonist, Charles Foster Kane, who started from humble begins and would end up one of the richest men of his time. The theme, loss of innocence is symbolized by the sled from Kane’s childhood and represents the last time Charles was an innocent child. The majority of both past and present film critics agree that Citizen Kane is a classical masterpiece best known for the innovative camera techniques and filming elements. A cinematic review of the filming elements from the sled/boyhood scene that will be discussed are blocking, deep focus and symbols.
take one step back." And for a minute Dotty can't bring her feet to turn.
The animation starts with a stoic shot of the original painting, then the camera begins to zoom in on the woman sitting at the table. In the background of the scene, the audience can hear the sound of diners eating, drinking, and conversing along with the sound of silverware colliding with plates. Then in a swift and sudden movement, the woman eyes start to partially close, and she begins to gaze at a glass of Absinthe and an empty bottle before snapping her eyes back to the table in front of her. A high pitched ambient sound then starts to play signifying that something is off, such as the woman's perception of reality. The woman repeats this action many different times until the objects and table in front of her begin to move and warp in
The new leg, and encouragement from her family boosted Shifali’s confidence, and allowed her to focus on her dance. She stayed motivated, and self-disciplined throughout the tough training classes. She never wavered from her goal of becoming a talented dancer. Every day was an improvement over the day before.
movement in the corner of her eye and with her eyes down she tried to