Research into cinematography
In this essay I will be researching cinematography. My research will be surrounding the cinematography in the clip 'connect the cuts' taken from the film Devil inside. Cinematography is the use of camera shots and angles to create certain moods and atmospheres within a film. Cinematography is also the act of capturing photographic images in space through the use of a number of controllable elements. These include the quality of the film stock, the manipulation of the camera lens, framing, scale and movement.
I will be analysing the different cinematic techniques used in this short 0.54 second clip.
High angle
In the opening frame a high angle is used.
A high angle shows the subject from above, i.e. the camera is angled down towards the subject. This has the effect of diminishing the subject, making them appear less powerful, less significant or even submissive.
The high angle was looking down on the mental institute hospital. This looking down is actually creating the idiom of 'looking down your nose' this makes the setting for the audience look less valued and unimportant. The audience will have a predetermined view on the setting before they are introduced to the characters which belong there.
Close up
When the woman's daughters face is shown a close up shot is used. A close up is a shot which displays just the head. In this instance the woman's face and shoulders are shown. A close up is used to show the characters emotions. And in this clip this is exactly what is done. You can see the woman's face expressions and emotions clearly in this shot. This created sympathy for the audience to have towards her. Therefore, some close ups cause the audience to sympathise and have a connection with characters.
Jerky handheld movement
Jerky handheld movement was used when showing the mentally inept woman/mother. A jerky handheld camera is the use of holding a camera whilst filming or given the appearance of being handheld. A shaky cam is often employed to give a film sequence a feel. It suggests unrehearsed filming of reality. In this instance it made the character look nervous. For the audience it created the effect of instability and unsteadiness of the woman's mind set. Again allowing the audience to have some sort of connection with the character, the mind.
Lastly, there is a use of panning movement. The pan is a type of mobile framing where the camera moves on a horizontal axis, scanning from top to bottom. This was used when revealing the womans scars on her arm. This panning movement created enigma and suspense for the audience. As we didn't know what was going to be revealed. Panning creates the realistic movement like moving your head side to side.
This research has helped me plan my own thriller as I found out in detail about cinematic techniques/cinematography, and found out the effect of each technique. I only analysed 6 seconds of the one minute clip this informed me of how many techniques I need to include if I want a good grade.
In this essay I will be researching cinematography. My research will be surrounding the cinematography in the clip 'connect the cuts' taken from the film Devil inside. Cinematography is the use of camera shots and angles to create certain moods and atmospheres within a film. Cinematography is also the act of capturing photographic images in space through the use of a number of controllable elements. These include the quality of the film stock, the manipulation of the camera lens, framing, scale and movement.
I will be analysing the different cinematic techniques used in this short 0.54 second clip.
High angle
In the opening frame a high angle is used.
A high angle shows the subject from above, i.e. the camera is angled down towards the subject. This has the effect of diminishing the subject, making them appear less powerful, less significant or even submissive.
The high angle was looking down on the mental institute hospital. This looking down is actually creating the idiom of 'looking down your nose' this makes the setting for the audience look less valued and unimportant. The audience will have a predetermined view on the setting before they are introduced to the characters which belong there.
Close up
When the woman's daughters face is shown a close up shot is used. A close up is a shot which displays just the head. In this instance the woman's face and shoulders are shown. A close up is used to show the characters emotions. And in this clip this is exactly what is done. You can see the woman's face expressions and emotions clearly in this shot. This created sympathy for the audience to have towards her. Therefore, some close ups cause the audience to sympathise and have a connection with characters.
Jerky handheld movement
Jerky handheld movement was used when showing the mentally inept woman/mother. A jerky handheld camera is the use of holding a camera whilst filming or given the appearance of being handheld. A shaky cam is often employed to give a film sequence a feel. It suggests unrehearsed filming of reality. In this instance it made the character look nervous. For the audience it created the effect of instability and unsteadiness of the woman's mind set. Again allowing the audience to have some sort of connection with the character, the mind.
Lastly, there is a use of panning movement. The pan is a type of mobile framing where the camera moves on a horizontal axis, scanning from top to bottom. This was used when revealing the womans scars on her arm. This panning movement created enigma and suspense for the audience. As we didn't know what was going to be revealed. Panning creates the realistic movement like moving your head side to side.
This research has helped me plan my own thriller as I found out in detail about cinematic techniques/cinematography, and found out the effect of each technique. I only analysed 6 seconds of the one minute clip this informed me of how many techniques I need to include if I want a good grade.
You have made some good points and described what you can see in each clip in detail. You have also shown an understanding of camera angles and their purpose.
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