Cinematic Techniques In Pete Doctor And Bob Peterson's Up

Directed by Pete Doctor & Bob Peterson, Up is a 2009 animated film centering around the life of Carl Fredricksen. By attaching tens of thousands of balloons to his home, he sets out to fulfill his dream to see the wilds of South America and to complete a promise made to his life Ellie after her death. The scene I have chosen is pivotal as it was crafted to convey three major points to the audience, to set up the relationship of the characters, establish Carl as a relatable character and to establish the central question of the film - can Carl complete the promise he made to his wife before her death.

2. Explain each shot in terms of camera angles, sounds, acting, costume, props, lighting; you should explain the impact of the cinematic devices chosen and used by the director.

Montage:

However Pixar’s Up provides an excellent example of how a montage can and should be used.

During this extended scene we see young Carl and Ellie getting married, creating a home together, working

This screen writing technique is used in the montage because the combination of these help to shape the intent of the story - who the main character is. The beginning of the montage is mostly objective, giving a “fly on the wall” effect as we experience Carl and Ellie’s lives together. Then later changing to purely subjective shots through Carl’s eyes, establishing the main