Camera angle Essays

  • Camera Angles Research Paper

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    Both camera angles and camera distances allow for and create different film image perspectives, meanings, and effects. The camera angle of a film shot can be defined as the perspective that the viewer sees, while the camera distance, a.k.a. camera framing, of a film shot can be defined as how far away the video camera is from the subject or object as seen and measured from the front of the frame image. In order to describe the measurements and determine the camera distance for each film shot, the

  • Use Of Camera Angles In Gattaca

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    the film “Gattaca”, the director Andrew Niccole has used the film technique: camera angles to represent the theme of the film. The definition of camera angles is the position of the camera to allow the viewer to understand the relationships between the characters. I found this definition by searching on the internet and comparing the definition in the dictionary. The way that the director has manipulated the camera angle to represent the theme is more unique than I have ever seen in any other movie

  • Camera Angles In Edward Scissorhands

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    audience under a spell from the ongoing theme of contrasting reality and fantasy. Tim Burton uses camera angles, non- diegetic sound, and lighting, as gates for the audience to enter the eyes of his view on life. To inaugurate, Tim Burton creates a sense of dominance within his characters presented to the audience through the use of camera angles. Burton approaches this act through low and high angles in his film Big Fish. For example, during a conversation between characters Edward Bloom and Karl

  • Good Will Hunting

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    A studious young man, an open book these two images swirl around the screen in a kaleidoscope effect, this was the introductory scene of "Good Will Hunting." This scene is followed by Ben Afflick, knocking on Will's door, when Will comes out a credit rolls by that says, "screenplay written by Ben Afflick and Matt Damon," just as the two walk side by side. This shows how perfectly the makers of this movie have everything timed, down to the credits. Also, the timing shows when the professor's assistant

  • Development of Suspense by Hitchcock in Psycho

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    boundaries of what could be shown in mainstream cinema. The rules implemented by The Hays Office were far stricter than they are today, and Hitchcock uses all available means to reach and go slightly beyond the set limit. Using clever and different camera angles, he implies things that are not shown. He proves that innuendoes can portray the same image and retract the same audience responses as blatant actions and pictures. In most films, 'good' would triumph over 'evil,' and whatever side a character

  • Wall-E Response

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    Wall-E to help us get back our humanity. Andrew Stanton has used camera angles for example an extreme close ups when Wall-E finds the plant to show his curiosity. Andrew Stanton has made an amazing movie that not only warns kids, teenagers and adults to not take technology for granted and to stop being lazy and wasteful because our Earth could easily become like The Earth in Wall-E. Andrew Stanton uses many different camera angles throughout the film to show important moments, like Wall-E’s expressions

  • Nicholas Roeg's Don't Look Now

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    six minutes help set up a distinct stylistic premise. In contrast to a novel or play, the sequence in Don’t Look Now is only accessible through cinema because it allows the viewer to interact with the medium and follow along with the different camera angles. The cinematography and music also guide the viewer along, and help project the characters’ emotions onto the audience because they change frequently. The film techniques and choppy editing style used in Don’t Look Now convey a sense of control

  • Suspense in Steven Spielberg's Movie Jaws

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    Steven Spielberg's Movie Jaws Steven Spielberg, the creator of Jaws, uses many different techniques to draw in the suspense of viewers and to capture their imagination. These techniques include special effects – to create tension, different camera angles – to show facial expressions and group shots. The classic Jaws music, known by millions of people, also helps build up tension, to let us know when the shark is approaching. He uses colours, so that we can associate signs and symbols to forthcoming

  • Gina Prince-Blythewood Beyond The Lights Film Analysis

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    Beyond the Lights, is a romantic drama film Directed by Gina Prince-Blythewood. The film premiered in September 2014 at an international film festival held in Toronto, and this followed by its release on November 14th, 2014 in the United States. The film is one of the strangest music industry romance based films, alternating between the entertainment business, wisdom and heartfelt flourishes. Yet, Gina Prince-Blythewood manages to show all the elements of her play into an irrefutably entertaining

  • Tension and Suspense the Novel and the Opening Scene of the Film Jaws

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    uses many variations of language techniques to emphasise important points that build up suspense. He also uses sentence and paragraph structure to affect the reader in many different ways. Steven Spielberg on the other hand uses different camera angles and shots alongside lighting effects to create atmosphere and tension. In the background he uses music and sound effects to add to the dramatic visual images he creates. Finally Steven Spielberg uses specific dialogue to show the victims feelings

  • Camera Angles In Alfred Hitchcock's Film Psycho

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    was washing off more sins than dirt. Alfred Hitchcock had the ability to make such minute details like this deeply symbolic in the film Psycho. He was mostly able to do this due to his artistic and award-winning use of camera angles. Through the use of such articulate camera angles, Hitchcock was able to make the viewer feel extra comfortable or extra uncomfortable, depending on the scene. However, I have learned that composing such a beautiful film is not so easy. The process can be very time consuming

  • How Is The Camera Angles Used In Coach Carter

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    this. High angle camera shots are also used throughout the film to show characters in a state of vulnerability. When Damien is speaking to Coach Carter about playing for Richmond and not St Francis, a high camera angle portrays Damien in a position of authority, looking down upon vulnerable Coach Carter. Additionally, a high angle shot is used on Cruise when Renny was shot and killed in the street by a gang. The camera angle makes Cruise look powerless and helpless. The camera angles in Coach Carter

  • Camera Angles And Techniques In Mike Nichols's Film 'The Graduate'

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    in The Graduate. Nichols had a variety of camera angles, a sophisticated choice of background music, and a unique plot that was able to portray Nichols’ visions. In The Graduate, there were a variety of camera angles and techniques used to film a scene. For instance, one of the scenes was filmed through a fish tank where the two characters, Ben and Mrs. Robinson, were easily visible. This technique was unusual to the extent where it

  • Voyeurism: A State Of Being. The Framing, Camera Angles and Camera Movement in "Rear Window"

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    Rear Window is an entertaining movie using voyeurism as a story element. For me it has a double meaning; first like the rear view mirror in a car one is always looking in it to see out of the rear window, at who or what is behind us, looking over our shoulder. The concept of ‘Looking over your shoulder’, brings to mind a paranoia of being followed or watched. The second is meaning of the movie’s title is more apparent in that the rear windows of the visible apartments share a common view of a

  • Watching Televised Sport

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    Watching Televised Sport The answer is all of these reasons, and others, which I will explore in more detail throughout this essay. To do this successfully I am going to focus on three sports, which I intend to compare and analyse. These are: The London Marathon, The Brazilian Grand Prix and The Champion's League semi-final between Manchester United and Real Madrid. I have chosen these sports because they are each different; The London Marathon is an individual sport, which covers a large

  • How Does Spielberg Use Camera Angles In Saving Private Ryan

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    by utilizing a range of camera angles, a mixture of sounds, and a variety of lighting techniques. Throughout the entire movie, the types of camera angles created many significant and traumatic impressions. For example, at the beginning of the film, there is a high angle shot looking over the bloody beach filled with American soldiers who sacrificed their lives on D-Day. The high angle, at this point of the film, portrayed the American Army as defenseless and weak. The angle also gave the audience

  • Why Did Tim Burton Use Camera Angles In Edward Scissorhands

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    excellence and orchestrate a masterpiece. He makes the types of movies that leaves you speechless after they conclude. Yet, this is all because Tim Burton uses a variety of cinematic techniques such as lighting, music and sound and music, and even camera angles convey of a scene and characters worthy of remembering. Those affected by the combo of techniques can understand and even relate to characters and situations on a more personal level. To start off, Tim Burton

  • How Does M Night Shyamalan Use Camera Angles In Unbreakable

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    aspects such as framing, colour and reflections to provide links to greater ideas within the film. Specific camera angles and framing are techniques used frequently throughout the film. A number of scenes have been shot from a high angle looking down at the action. These shots can feel like they are alienating the action and characters within the scene. This style of shot mimics Security cameras and the type of footage they record. Examples of this can be found periodically throughout the film, be found

  • The Effectiveness of the Techniques Used in Film Trailers in Persuading Their Target Audiences

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    media. Trailers are designed to advertise the film, giving a good impression in a small amount of time so that people will either go to see the film, or buy the film, hence making money for the people involved. The trailers chosen were 'Charlie's Angles - Full Throttle' and 'Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines'. They were chosen because they had a large appeal and both used a wide range of presentation techniques. The genres of the trailers contrast, so other elements in the trailers such as target

  • Movie Review: Yentl

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    have their place in the home, cooking and raising children, and serving their husbands. Education remains the man's duty. The movie Yentl starring Barbara Streisand, shows this traditional belief through its plot, characterization, music, lights, camera angles, and symbolism. Set in Eastern Europe in 1904, Yentl captures the essence of the Jewish woman's eternal struggle. It is the story of a young girl, in love with learning but forbidden to do so by Jewish tradition. Upon her father's death, Yentl