In this essay I will be comparing ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’. The original movie ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ directed by Mel Stuart was released in 1971. Thirty-four years later in 2005 another movie based on the same book written by Roald Dahl was released, this time directed by Tim Burton. Lots of things changed in the two movies, including the characters.…
There has been a never-ending notion when it comes to innovative technology. American society is impatiently waiting to see what the next update will be, from movie films to the latest desktop versions. Movies have become a very deep societal and political frame of what Americans have encountered throughout the years. Some critics argue movie display as a moral decline in America. Due to the variety of visual aspects, films have increasingly challenged the brain over the years.…
Style, In Burton’s Eyes “You find worlds that come completely out of his imagination. ”(“Hollywood Outsider Tim Burton”). Film critic Roger Ebert explains his view of director Tim Burton’s style. He considers it so very unique, that it would only appear in Burton’s mind.…
In addition to characterization, Simien uses camera angle to demonstrate the diversity of racial identities and engage the viewer. Camera angles can be seen as very distinct and unique throughout the movie and were used to demonstrate power identities. In the first section of the movie, we can infer from camera angles alone that Sam maintains power over the rest of the black community in the election process. The inference comes from the fact that we, as the viewers, see the speech from another black student’s perspective where we are looking up to Sam. This view is symbolic of Sam’s power.…
Tim Burton uses camera movements in Edward Scissorhands. Burton uses a crane in the scene where Edward runs away from the cop oficer Allen after it looked like Edward attacked the boy by the name of Kevin Boggs. This scene Burton shows where Edward is headed and creates a sense of mystery to the audience, but as the crane is movie it shows where Edward is going towards. The crane helps the scene where Edward is running too. Furthermore in the movie Big Fish Tim Burton uses a crane in the scene where Edward Bloom walks into the rundown specter and the technique creates a concerning feel from the audience and provides a sense of the town as the years went by and this scene is appropriate because Edward is visiting the town once agaian.…
The Art of Tim Burton Creepy, eerie, dark, and weird are all words that describe Tim Burton. Tim is known for hits like “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, “Edward Scissorhands”, and my personal favorite “The Corpse Bride” all very successful movies that are favorites to many people. In my opinion, Tim burton is an amazing and talented artist who puts amazing and insightful twists on stories that the average Joe wouldn't see or understand until looking into one of his films. His inspirational and eerie stories can and will change perspective of anyone. His choices as a director are very recognizable, if you are a tim burton fan it is easy to spot out his work when it comes to lighting, color pallets, soundtrack choices, camera angles and of course signature actor choices.…
Tim Burton characterizes his films by using lighting and colors effectively. For instance, is his films he likes to use dull colors. The color in the films Charlie in the Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland were mostly very dark, gloomy, and not exciting. This creates a dark tone throughout the films. A second piece of evidence is the colors can change depending on what happens in the movie.…
Tim Burton is one of the greatest directors of all time, with a macabre style that is also seemingly innocent. Despite being very famous now as an Hollywood producer and director, he spent most of his childhood reading books and watching television. Burton has made many very popular movies, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Tim Burton makes a unique, disturbing, yet childish style using lighting, sound, and camera angle. Tim Burton uses lighting in all of his works to show the contrast of certain characters and places to their surroundings, a repeating theme in his movies.…
The movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, directed by Milos Forman is a piece of art. Forman was meticulous in his direction of the film by keying in on specific aspects, and by incorporating distinct camera elements into the film. Forman compiled the camera elements of camera work as well as costumes and make-up to accurately depict his image. The movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, incorporates a variety of camera work elements.…
“One's person’s craziness is another man's reality.” Tim Burton is a world renowned film director, that makes spectacular and entertaining movies that generally please everyone. Each one has a lesson, morality, and a message. This is why he is so recognized, his uses of cinematic techniques take us on a psychological journey. In the movies Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward ScissorHands and Corpse Bride, Tim Burton uses color and lighting in order to project isolation and to communicate a theme of separation from society and the real world.…
These parallel themes are mirrored by patterns in the visual strategy. Starling arrives to Lecter’s prison cell and Buffalo Bill’s basement after descending several flights of stairs and passing through several doors; they live in underground hideouts fit to hide their atrociousness . The most brilliant part of this film's cinematography are the point-of-view camera angles. These angles put the audience into Starling’s life. The camera angle points down at Starling which takes the place of the dissecting stares of the men in her life, and when she enters a dangerous situation, it waits for her in the room so the audience is anticipating what is in the room as much as she is.…
The american action adventure film Raiders of the Lost Ark directed by Steven Spielberg does an amazing job utilizing Cinematography, Mise-en-scene,Camera movements, and editing techniques to make the film an effective action movie. The first aspect that is utilized well in the movie is Cinematography. Cinematography is the art of Motion-Pitures. Spielberg uses a variety of different shots and angles to give the movie a more appealing feel to the viewer. Camera angles and shots let the viewer perceive the movie in many different aspects and points of views.…
By understanding the typical style of Burton’s films, it becomes easier to understand his message as a filmmaker. One example of Tim Burton’s auteur style is the reoccurring construction of his narrative. His films often depict ridiculous, morbidly funny fantasies told within the context of the real world. This consistent fantastical element of his films works to his advantage because it keeps the same audience coming back for more. For example, in Edward Scissorhands, the protagonist is the creation of a scientist who died before he was complete.…
The different way that the camera is angled helps the audience decide whether the scene is balanced or unbalanced. When the camera angle is angled from below the director is suggesting that the scene is unbalanced. An example of this is the beach fight scene at the beginning of the movie. When Daniel is beat up and fell to the ground the camera is angled as if the audience is lying on the ground with him. This shows that Daniel has been overcome and is in a time of unbalance.…
In a movie the director’s style and purpose can be determined by his or her unique approach in presenting the story. Beside the director, a movie that we watch is a collective effort of many specialist artists and technicians. Each has their own ways of highlighting their views to the audience. These film styles can be defined as political, economical and social representation of the director’s point of view. The film making styles can also have an effect on the audience’s perception of the movie.…