Tim Burton's Use Of Theoretic Techniques In Gothic Films

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Emily Liddick
Mrs. Campbell
English Honors 2
27 December 2016
Gothic Literature Cinema Tim Burton is an American film producer, artist, writer, and animator. Three of his most popular created movies include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, and The Corpse Bride. In each of these movies, Tim Burton displays elements of stylistic techniques that improve the quality of the movie as a whole. These techniques include lighting, editing, angles, movements, sound, and framing. The angle at which a scene is filmed helps the audience connect with the characters. The lighting of a particular scene helps create the mood and tone by which the audience views the movie. Sounds that can or cannot be heard in the movie foreshadow and show relationships, actions, and characteristics of the characters. The framing and type of shot of a scene can highlight details and make the audience feel that they are with the character. Types of movement can reveal a personal moment about a character and show importance of a certain scene. Finally, the editing techniques used in a movie also give more …show more content…

Tim Burton displays these stylistic elements in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, and The Corpse Bride. Low key lighting is presented in these three movies by displaying the darkness of the tunnel and the gloominess in Edward’s house. Also, low angle shot is shown throughout these movies by looking up at the factory, Edward’s house, and the butterfly jar to reveal the large significance of each subject. Finally, non-diegetic sound is used in these movies by playing background music to go along with the scene that only the audience can hear and help create the mood. It’s important to use these stylistic elements when filming a movie because it helps the audience better understand a certain scene and reveal a deeper meaning behind each

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