Wizard Of Oz Analysis

The first original filming of, “The Wizard of Oz,” was filmed in black and white, however, it became one of the first films to show the world the horizons that could be reached with new color technology. The sepia tones that are used in the opening, and the closing of the film help us to capture the dustiness, and grittiness, of the country. The use of sepia tones in these particular scenes is a very creative way to introduce Dorothy’s country home located in Kansas. The use of tones is especially dull, compared to what we immediately see the moment Dorothy opens the door to the bright, beautiful Land of Oz. The use of Technicolor all the way through the movie would not be nearly as powerful as the audience. The colors, and tones used in the

This element provided a magical feeling. The set was developed to provide us with every opportunity to travel from the dry land that the old weathered gray farmhouse set on, all the way to the magical forests, and castles of Emerald City. Then who could ever forget the famous Yellow Brick Road. It is even noted that it took quite some time during the creativity, and production of this film, to make a final decision on the tone of yellow to use on the Yellow Brick Road. Every character in this movie is dressed in creative, and appropriate attire. The costumes add to the creativity that lends to the theme of the fantasy land story. Certain examples are those like the Tin Man is covered in aluminum tin, and he squeaks when he walks. We also see that the Lion is completely robed in his attire, and the stupid Scarecrow is an actual live rendition of a Scarecrow who actively, and constantly falls apart. Let us not forget the famous magician, “Red Shoes,” that were part of the costume of the character Dorothy. When Dorothy tapped them together, she could make wonderful things happen in the fantasy world. Dorothy also wore her hair in a cute pony tail design that brought that little girl feeling to the scene, and each song that she sang brought life to the screen. One particular song that is entitled, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” went on to become one of the most famous songs of all

Without a doubt, each of us have suffered the same types of power struggles while being a part of society, at some point or time throughout life. I believe that this idea had a direct connection for many in society. We also see that the movie’s production is well-noted, and it contained quite a creative team of directors, producers, actors, and writers, to help bring it to a level of huge significant success. It is my opinion that other elements, and techniques, would not have worked quite as effectively for this film. Every detail in this movie with relation to the mise en scene, right on down to every other extra element, or technique, has shown to be performed, prepared, and demonstrated effectively. The “Wizard of Oz,” continues to entertain generations, after generations of people, and even the later revisions, and additions of Technicolor, helped to bring more life to its restoration. This film contains all of the elements that were needed to produce a successful, and consistently entertaining fantasy story. This brings me to one final thought that while there are some people who may not like fantasy movies, I highly recommend that you should view this movie. It is certainly a one of a kind Hollywood fantasy movie masterpiece that contains every technique, and element