Mitty Blurred Effect

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The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty (2013) was a film directed by Ben Stiller. This movie showcased a ‘blurred effect” which is shown in many ways using rhythm, cinematic graphics and CGI (Computer Generated Imagery).As a true American film, the graphics and animations are a key feature in the film, using elements of cinematography, such as diegetic/non diegetic sound, camera angles, movement and superimposition of text, he is creating this blurred effect which is betraying a dream or aspiration of Walter Mitty. Using these elements takes a lot of editing and time, after reviewing and looking back at the film he chose the right execution of elements to accomplish this. But what really stood out was that he could deliver the message he is trying

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