The clip Meet Me in St. Louis has a central theme of utopia as presented in the elements of the film. Through elements such as color, music, movement, lighting and film perspective, the theme of merry, fairy tale like living is advanced. The director, Vincente Minnelli, delivers the thematic concern of the oblivion to hard realities that early families apparently led. In a way, the clip appears to be attempting at a ridicule expose on the triviality fussing that the people were living at the turn of the century. The characters, camera, style, and structure are used to present the pettiness in the utopian life of the characters in the focus family. Cinematic techniques and other aspects, such as style and structure, help deliver the theme of
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Firstly, it is clear that the central idea of the clip is utopia. A closer analysis of the clip would help reveal more. The director, cast and production were not merely presenting a utopian theme. In a well-concealed way, the director is ridiculing the triviality that the families at the turn of the century apparently led. The cook declares about preparing the best ketchup ever. The mother declares dramatically that is too sweet. The straight face that she delivers this statement in evokes a deadpan humor that shows the way they carry petty issues in a seriously exaggerated manner. The next character to taste it, John, declares it is too flat. The two women are very attentive when he tastes the soup. The pettiness is mocked and allowed to continue. The direction of the …show more content…
Fill lights are not used to eliminate shadows that we can see indoors while the cook tastes the soup to give a chance for some verisimilitude (Giannetti, 2013). The lighting outside is mainly natural allowing for the perfect picturesque setting in the utopian neighborhood. The soft lighting provides a forgiving and welcoming visual on characters and location to further the desired life theme.
Next, all the characters are bright, happy and exhibit an unusual enthusiasm in movement and conversation. The movements are energetic to further the idea of a well-balanced family. The Grandpa bounces to the theme song happily as the camera pans a wide angle to give the character space and freedom. In a utopian character, there is animated movement in the horse, characters and even the sync of action and music. The idea of movement, energy and enthusiasm in the movements places the clip’s context at a ‘happy/satisfied’
Louis.
Firstly, it is clear that the central idea of the clip is utopia. A closer analysis of the clip would help reveal more. The director, cast and production were not merely presenting a utopian theme. In a well-concealed way, the director is ridiculing the triviality that the families at the turn of the century apparently led. The cook declares about preparing the best ketchup ever. The mother declares dramatically that is too sweet. The straight face that she delivers this statement in evokes a deadpan humor that shows the way they carry petty issues in a seriously exaggerated manner. The next character to taste it, John, declares it is too flat. The two women are very attentive when he tastes the soup. The pettiness is mocked and allowed to continue. The direction of the …show more content…
Fill lights are not used to eliminate shadows that we can see indoors while the cook tastes the soup to give a chance for some verisimilitude (Giannetti, 2013). The lighting outside is mainly natural allowing for the perfect picturesque setting in the utopian neighborhood. The soft lighting provides a forgiving and welcoming visual on characters and location to further the desired life theme.
Next, all the characters are bright, happy and exhibit an unusual enthusiasm in movement and conversation. The movements are energetic to further the idea of a well-balanced family. The Grandpa bounces to the theme song happily as the camera pans a wide angle to give the character space and freedom. In a utopian character, there is animated movement in the horse, characters and even the sync of action and music. The idea of movement, energy and enthusiasm in the movements places the clip’s context at a ‘happy/satisfied’