Narrative Techniques In Ed Gonzalez's Film Close Up

This made the show feel more real and therefore gets the audience more into what happens in the show. The close-ups are very important, they reveal a lot of what's going on and often are symbolic. A good example of this can be seen in season 1 episodes 1 when Jason Street (Main quarterback) is laying on the ground, facing up and not moving after having tackled a defensive player. As the medics rush to assist him the camera zooms into his eyes which are blood shot red and reveal he's extremely scared. Then in shows a close up of his feet which aren't moving and reveal he might be paraplegic. This is effective because it makes the audience feel what the character is feeling and almost makes one feel like they're there.

To begin, the idea of two realisms is first illustrated in the opening sequence of the film and continues throughout the length of the story. For example, the neighborhood shown in the film is

Film and realism are connected to one another; it gives the audience an opportunity to interpret the film in their own perspective, in relation to the real world. As someone with a firm opposition to editing and montage, Bazin stated that the mise en scène truly represents “true continuity” in film, reproducing the real world more realistically. (Cardullo, 7) There are two editing systems: Classical Hollywood Cinema and Neorealist Cinema. From their similarities and differences, it can be said that Neorealist Cinema portrays the real world more realistically and effectively than CHC… In order to produce Bazin’s “true continuity” and reproduce situations more realistically, the filmmaker must choose an effective editing system, refrain from interrupting the flow of images, and use minimal editing, proven through the two films Bicycle Thieves (Neorealist Cinema) and Stagecoach (CHC).

Tom Hanks who is the main character couldn’t believe his eyes. He was shocked that those cruel scenes were happening right in front of his face. Spielberg also stops the music and makes the screen kind of blurry to instill a sense of reality to the atmosphere. This definitely added more reality to the movie. Tim O’Brien said credibility might be threatened by telling an unbelievable story but this unbelievable aspect of the movie adds more credibility. The way he shot the film almost gives us a feeling that we were watching a documentary about war. These are the aspects Tim O’Brien exactly talks about in his text. Spielberg includes unbelievable aspect to his movie but he does not lose the credibility as Tim O’Brien states on his text.

In this movie, different filmic techniques are used, however, in my opinion, they are not very effective and thus it fails to improve or contribute to the success of the movie, which I believe it should. The filming techniques used in

     One reason the film seems like it was a real event is how the producers

There were a few close ups during the film, that appeared to only focus on the actors or actresses when they were to express some type of action or expression. One close up would have to be when Cesare woke up from his 23-year sleep which was also to appear to be a long shot. Combining the close up with the long shots during the film, created emotions that could be established with the audience. A good example of these two combined would have to be the ending of the film where the camera stays on Caligari’s face only for a

An example of the close-up shot in the movie beastly is in the scenario when the protagonist who is named beast is at home and is watching television. He is depressed at the fact that he has been turned ugly by a witch who has cursed him. The camera then shows a close-up shot of him, the shot’s effect in the scenario is now highlighted as the close-up shot has portrayed that the beast is sad about him being ugly and is overthinking that because of his ugliness, he’s career may end. The shot portrays the seriousness of the scenario and shows that the character is in great conflict.

Close-up shots were used in several scenes in Bound one at 8: 05 to capture the reaction of Violet and Corky as they discuss their intentions for the first time.

One particular scene uses close up to effectively show the emotions displayed on Mani and Lola’s face. Mani portraying fear and anguish while Lola has a face of stress and her body language gives of the feel of her feeling responsible. This scene takes places as the start of the film and gives the story of the plot and an opening to the story. Close ups are used to get the audience's empathy or connection to the character. It gives a clear view of the emotions that are being depicted by both Lola and Mani.

The captions also imply that the set locations are real and not created in a Hollywood studio. The use of black and whites also adds to Spielberg's objective of realism, as black and white is more reminiscent of the time of the Holocaust. He makes effective use of handheld cameras in a few of his scenes; this creates a sense of urgency and fear. This also conveys that the film is not a Hollywood studio made film and mesmerises the viewer into believing that the events are nothing but the sober reality. The documentary styling contributes to the intensity of the film and creates stronger emotions within the viewers by adding to their disbelief and horror.

Realists attempt to portray the illusion that their film world has not been manipulated and is almost like a mirror to the real world. Their techniques are different to those of any other film. They try to make the film seem as real and as close to normal life as possible by using natural lighting instead of special lighting equipment, they also mostly use hand held cameras and employ non- professional actors to really uphold this realistic image.

These extra features along with the combination of full shots and long shots help to demonstrate the relationship between Alan and his fellow code-breakers, while at the same time establishing setting and scene. The close-ups in this movie define the character’s emotion allowing us to feel empathy for them. Camera Techniques demonstrate the different aspects in a film and for this, what better way to tell a complex story without simplicity.

Camera angles and editing play an important role with regards to the success in the achievement of Nair's aim. Close-ups in particular are one of the most effective camera angles as they often emphasise parts of the storyline by focussing on a character's

Honestly, the reason behind this change is not apparent to the audience, if anything, all it does is remind us that this is a fictional film and bursts that “real footage” bubble that we have been locked inside for so far. Why did the filmmaker choose to do this?