Corpse Bride Cinematic Techniques

In Strictly Ballroom, Luhrman uses many different camera angles and lighting techniques to exaggerate scenes, settings and even characters’ personalities. An example of this is at the start of the film, when Scott Hastings is dancing by himself in a room, there is a bright, white spotlight on him as he dances, drawing the audience to watch him. This happens whenever Scott dances and it shows the audience that Scott has a sense of purity and that he is the protagonist of the film. Luhrman uses low angle shots when Scott and Fran are dancing at the end of the film, this is a good technique used so the audience can see them dancing and also gives the audience the impression that they are dominate and confident. Another character who is a good example of camera angles and film techniques being used on them to portray their personality is Barry Fife. Barry is a mean character and Luhrman uses dark, reddish lighting to make him seem evil.

One of the most famous scenes in film is the beginning where Charles Foster Kane dies after saying rosebud. What makes this scene so great was the camera angle. The snow globe that Kane drops after his death created an angle never before seen. This angle allowed for the intensity of the scene to increase as it emphasizes the nurse running in the room and the broken globe to show Kane’s world as comes crashing down on him. Another interesting camera angle is when Kane is being taken away from his mother where both her and Kane are visible and in full focus. Along with this angle it also has a smooth transition from the angle of the mother and sliding through the window to allow for the new scene. These

Lee makes excellent use of these shots as a way of bringing the viewer into the action of the movie. His use of high and low angle, point of view shots both heighten tension and give the feeling that the characters

‘The Castle’ directed by Rob Sitch, is a 1997 Australian comedy, starring Michael Caton and Anne Tenney. The film showcases what being a true Australian is like from the love the Kerrigan family share for their home, each other and their communications to their neighbours and family. Daryl Kerrigan, the main character within the film epitomises as a true Australian, close up shots of Daryl before he was going to court about his house. Shows the emotional and dedication he has in himself. Following this, multiple close up shots of Daryl, to show his guilt he feels towards his family and friends.

The use of camera shots and camera angles while she is giving her speech to Koro, helps to show Pai's important attributes which are necessary for a good leader. One of these shots is the low angle while Pai is giving her speech. Low angles are often used to give the focus object or person a feeling or respect, even if Pai is crying, which shows that Pai is respected by the community.  As she is crying during this scene, and the director still chooses to use a low angle, consequently, this shows that she is a strong, powerful, and resilient figure, which are especially important attributes of a leader.

Camera angles and shots are essential technique for the director to draw meaning to the character’s stories. A key camera angle is a high angle. In classic westerns the antagonists are presented in high

All throughout The Maltese Falcon the camera angles change with the character. Camera angles and lighting affected the mood of the scene; scenes in

Camera shots and angles are also used by Ross as a cinematic technique. The lack of engagement in class of a close up of David’s face is an example. David’s face show the expression of boredom and tiredness, as he listens to the teacher talk. Another example of a camera technique is the close up of David asking out a girl. It shows the strength and courage David has in him, but a long shot shows us that the girl is hundreds of meters away. This conveys that David is too socially inept to

Psycho is a 1960 American film directed by Alfred Hitchock. The screenplay of the movie written by Joseph Stefano was inspired by the novel of the same name by Robert Bloch on the year 1959. This film is categorized into the horror-thriller genre of film. The starring was Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, Vera Miles as Lila Crane and John Gravin as San Loomis.

This is accomplished with different camera angles as well as the movement of the camera. For example, in many scenes as the camera follows the action it is shaky rather than sturdy, as if you as a viewer are walking around and seeing the action through your own eyes. One may also notice that an escalated level of action or conversation on the screen is mirrored by the pace of the film from frame to frame. In essence, a heated argument would involve a quick paced transition of shots, going from a close-up of one character to another at a rapid pace in tune with the argument.

Tim Burton uses low angles, eye-level angles and high angles in order to contrast human and mans in a distinctive way as well as address the relationship between them. Additionally, he also uses closeup shots and medium shots to create mood and impression and at the same time, show that Edward and people of the neighborhood live in very different conditions. Both of these cinematic techniques leave the audience with meanings which justifies the theme of the movie. These methods of filming shape meaning as well as cause the movie to turn out as an interesting one. Some people might be somehow different than others by an extreme amount, but do understand that we still have sameness within each other, and they have no reason to be disliked

The camera angles varied greatly throughout the film. Multiple times the camera was close to the floor looking up at the characters and other times it was very high up looking down. There are also multiple times within the film that the actors look straight into the camera. This happens when Leland and Kane are talking about the newspaper declaration as well as when Walter Thatcher reading Kane’s newspapers headlines. Most narratives do not have the actors acknowledge that the camera is there, however, some TV shows now have actors look into the camera for an added dramatic effect just as Citizen Kane did.

It is only in the reaction shots (a “shot that shows how one character is responding to what another is doing or saying”) that the angle is shifted to a high angle. (Lewis) Mr. Kane is still under the belief that he can control the situation around him. The use of a high angle, when in Mr. Kane’s perspective, could also elaborate on his prideful thoughts that he is better

The use of camera angles was a clear way of defining a characters personality. The warden, Norton, is often seen from a low angles which highlights his high status in the prison and his authority.”Your arse belongs to me”. This effective way of showing Norton's position of power allows the audience to understand the significance of him. The prisoners, however are frequently shown from a high angle which

Furthermore, Lumet uses the film technique of different 'camera lenses and angles' to emphasize his intentions during the film. He employs numerous methods to enhance the ever-building tension throughout the room, including physically moving the walls in on the actors to enhance the feeling of claustrophobia. One case of this occurring is performed throughout the whole movie. As the story continues, Lumet gradually changes the lenses of longer focal lengths, so that the backgrounds seems to close in on the characters as the movie progresses, this gives viewers the feeling that there is an increasingly amount of pressure and tension filling the room as the decision becomes more uneasy on the jurors. Another example employed by Lumet to raise the tension level of the film is by using various camera angles during the film. Lumet shoots the first third of the movie above eye level, shoots the second third at eye level and the last third from below eye level. In that way, as the film begins we look down on the characters, and the angle suggests that they can be comprehended and mastered. By the end, the ceiling is visible, the characters loom over us, and we feel overwhelmed by the force of their passion.