The Movie Jaws was first released in 1975 and soon became a very popular film. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the main actors were Roy Schneider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton. With an $8 Million budget, the revenue from the film totaled to $260 Million as it was a huge hit. The film won 3 Oscars for best sound, Best Film Editing and Best Music/ Original Dramatic Score. It also won a Golden Globe for Best Original Score- Motion Picture and 9 other awards. Originally categorized as a Horror film, it was one of the most re-watchable films of its time.
One of the key factors which make it such a notable film is the development and mix of editing of camera angles, montages, and types of shots. One key scene was the one in which Alex Kitner was attacked by a great white shark. In this scene, Spielberg used sound editing and cinematography to capture all of the micro- features to make sure the viewer would receive a certain message from the film. A very notable editing feature he demonstrated was the use of a tracking shot that is used to …show more content…
Jaws prevails the spirit of innovation and so much more. The films adapted cinematic conventions to a new audience are greatly improved as well. Displayed throughout the movie is violent content and somewhat the predominance of sex. The plots are also more structurally complex as new storytelling techniques are used and therefore a great example of film history. Some of the greatest accomplishments are director Steven Spielberg starting the blockbuster tradition, often showing shooting stars as well as using a mechanical shark that is not seen as often which makes the film scarier overall. He were frequently also used the “dolly zoom” in camera effect used to signify or evoke an important moment or a realization. A perfect example of such would be the scene in which Chief Brody witnessed the shark attack while sitting on the
One of the key factors which make it such a notable film is the development and mix of editing of camera angles, montages, and types of shots. One key scene was the one in which Alex Kitner was attacked by a great white shark. In this scene, Spielberg used sound editing and cinematography to capture all of the micro- features to make sure the viewer would receive a certain message from the film. A very notable editing feature he demonstrated was the use of a tracking shot that is used to …show more content…
Jaws prevails the spirit of innovation and so much more. The films adapted cinematic conventions to a new audience are greatly improved as well. Displayed throughout the movie is violent content and somewhat the predominance of sex. The plots are also more structurally complex as new storytelling techniques are used and therefore a great example of film history. Some of the greatest accomplishments are director Steven Spielberg starting the blockbuster tradition, often showing shooting stars as well as using a mechanical shark that is not seen as often which makes the film scarier overall. He were frequently also used the “dolly zoom” in camera effect used to signify or evoke an important moment or a realization. A perfect example of such would be the scene in which Chief Brody witnessed the shark attack while sitting on the