Tim Burton has more experience as director rather than an author with setting the mood or tone. In the movies that he directs, such as, “Edward Scissorhands” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” he used his demented past to put a different spin on the setting and characters. Tim Burton uses camera angles, sound, and camera movement to make the scene or entire movie feel eerie. He does this to give viewers an experience they will not forget. Mr. Burton uses camera angles to make scenes more dramatic for the viewers. His use of low shooting angles make something seem powerful or intimidating while high angles make people out to be vulnerable or have less authority. A prime example of this is in his film “Edward Scissorhands” where the main
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The non-diegetic sounds can create a mood for each scene shown throughout his films. For example, in the opening credits for “Edward Scissorhands,” you can hear strange and creepy music. It leaves the listener feeling as if someone or something is dead. It is almost as if the music is foreshadowing a later problem in the film. Additionally, Tim Burton uses diegetic sounds to present specific mood to scenes. A prime example of this is demonstrated in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” when the Oompa-Lumpas come out and sing whenever a child is getting taken away. This is a reoccurring theme throughout he movie and gives an idea to the viewer that something is wrong with the child. Sounds used in Tim Burton’s film can make or break a film and Burton exemplifies the know how to pull it off …show more content…
For instance, in “Edward Scissorhands,” when Edward was walking outside with his scissors up, Burton used dolly/tracking. This technique makes it seem as if the viewer was right behind him every step of the way. It leads to a very dramatic scene and one people are left with a lasting memory. Also, in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” when the door opens, Burton uses a boom/crane. This allows it to be possible for viewers to see just how large the edible room seems. Earlier in the film when Charlie is seen unwrapping the chocolate bar only to find the golden ticket, the camera zooms in. Tim Burton does this to emphasize Charlie’s finding of the golden ticket and how much it truly means to him. Burton’s use of camera movements gain him the advantage to convey certain feelings that he desires from his
The non-diegetic sounds can create a mood for each scene shown throughout his films. For example, in the opening credits for “Edward Scissorhands,” you can hear strange and creepy music. It leaves the listener feeling as if someone or something is dead. It is almost as if the music is foreshadowing a later problem in the film. Additionally, Tim Burton uses diegetic sounds to present specific mood to scenes. A prime example of this is demonstrated in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” when the Oompa-Lumpas come out and sing whenever a child is getting taken away. This is a reoccurring theme throughout he movie and gives an idea to the viewer that something is wrong with the child. Sounds used in Tim Burton’s film can make or break a film and Burton exemplifies the know how to pull it off …show more content…
For instance, in “Edward Scissorhands,” when Edward was walking outside with his scissors up, Burton used dolly/tracking. This technique makes it seem as if the viewer was right behind him every step of the way. It leads to a very dramatic scene and one people are left with a lasting memory. Also, in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” when the door opens, Burton uses a boom/crane. This allows it to be possible for viewers to see just how large the edible room seems. Earlier in the film when Charlie is seen unwrapping the chocolate bar only to find the golden ticket, the camera zooms in. Tim Burton does this to emphasize Charlie’s finding of the golden ticket and how much it truly means to him. Burton’s use of camera movements gain him the advantage to convey certain feelings that he desires from his