The aspect of characterisation is conveyed through two techniques - acting and lighting.
We see this when side lighting is combined with a close-up shot. This highlights only half of Willy's face, leaving the other half in shadow. This makes him appear intimidating, emphasising his tough exterior. It also suggests how he is torn between staying true to himself as a gang member and wanting to escape his unfulfilling life in a gang.
The low key lighting in the house contrasts with the high key lighting used when he was on the boat to Picton. This is when we witness his character development, thus developing the aspect. During the boat ride, the scene is dominated by bright and soft lighting. This represents a sense of emancipation because, …show more content…
The director's purpose was to convey the message that the decisions we make in the past can have major consequences in the future, just like how Willy's decision to be in a gang restricts him because he will always be associated with a gang.
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The theme of stereotype in Day Trip is developed by symbolism and costume.
Willy's costume consists of something that showcases his gang identity - whether it be the gang patch or the Mongrel Mob tattoo. We see this when he is walking to the train station and the steady-cam shot tilts upwards to show his gang patch on his leather jacket. The gang patch is the dominant aspect in this scene and this is what people immediately see when they encounter Willy. His costume helps to convey the theme of stereotype because people already have preconceived ideas about him when they see his gang patch. Gangs have negative connotations of crime and violence, so people assume that Willy is a bad person.
Another example of this technique is when Willy enters the bar filled with men that belonged to another club. We can see this from the emblem on their clothing, which contrasts with the gang patch on Willy's
We see this when side lighting is combined with a close-up shot. This highlights only half of Willy's face, leaving the other half in shadow. This makes him appear intimidating, emphasising his tough exterior. It also suggests how he is torn between staying true to himself as a gang member and wanting to escape his unfulfilling life in a gang.
The low key lighting in the house contrasts with the high key lighting used when he was on the boat to Picton. This is when we witness his character development, thus developing the aspect. During the boat ride, the scene is dominated by bright and soft lighting. This represents a sense of emancipation because, …show more content…
The director's purpose was to convey the message that the decisions we make in the past can have major consequences in the future, just like how Willy's decision to be in a gang restricts him because he will always be associated with a gang.
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The theme of stereotype in Day Trip is developed by symbolism and costume.
Willy's costume consists of something that showcases his gang identity - whether it be the gang patch or the Mongrel Mob tattoo. We see this when he is walking to the train station and the steady-cam shot tilts upwards to show his gang patch on his leather jacket. The gang patch is the dominant aspect in this scene and this is what people immediately see when they encounter Willy. His costume helps to convey the theme of stereotype because people already have preconceived ideas about him when they see his gang patch. Gangs have negative connotations of crime and violence, so people assume that Willy is a bad person.
Another example of this technique is when Willy enters the bar filled with men that belonged to another club. We can see this from the emblem on their clothing, which contrasts with the gang patch on Willy's