Wednesday 24 September 2014

Basic Camera Shots

Extreme Close-Up

Close-Up
Medium Close-Up

Medium Shot

Medium Long Shot

Long Shot

Extreme Long Shot

 



 







 











Tuesday 23 September 2014

Mise-en-Scene

Mise-en-scene means everything in the frame. This includes things such as the lighting, costumes, colour, facial expressions and composition.

Mise-en-scene is used effectively in the opening scene of Jaws. Firstly, the main couple in the scene sit away from the main group, suggesting that they're isolating themselves. The frame then cuts to a view of the sea behind them, implying that the sea is an important part of the scene. The fire surrounding the group is a symbol of warmth but also of danger. As they then start to run towards the sea, they are next to bars suggesting that they're trapped. Also, the sound of the people begins to fade, creating an effect of isolation. As the woman enters the sea, only the sound of water can be heard, implying that it is peaceful but this also creates suspense. The camera then focuses on the woman as if something big's going to happen to her. We then see the shark's point of view, and non-diegetic sound is used. Low sounds build up as the shark gets closer to the woman.




Wednesday 10 September 2014

How are generic elements and camera angles used to create suspense in the attic scene of The Exorcist?

  • Unusual noises without knowing who or what's making them
  • No music, as sounds create suspense so we hear what she hears
  • First-person camera angle showing her point of view, something could appear from nowhere in front of her
  • Camera angle showing the area around her
  • The use of the candle creates suspense because the majority of the attic is dark
  • Sudden noises
  • Wind blowing
  • The woman is a young, isolated and vulnerable victim
  • It's in the middle of the night and it's dark
  • The title of the film implies something bad is going to happen
  • Filmed from above to make her look weak
  • Filmed from behind to make it look like she's being followed
  • The camera films her behind objects to make it look like someone's following her
  • Looking at things through candlelight so she isn't sure of what's around her
  • Young child












Tuesday 9 September 2014

My fave film

Guardians of the Galaxy is in my opinion the best film of 2014, just edging off Dawn of the Planet of the Apes which was also spectacular. It's fast and action-packed all the way through. Also, unlike some superhero movies, it relies on its funny and witty humour to keep the movie going.