Image editing

development of a movie’s storyline and are largely responsible for the outcome of it. The director controls the moods, the thoughts, and the interpretation of a piece of work by the way he incorporates technical aspects like color, lighting, music, sound, editing, film angles, and framing throughout his work. The use of these aspects creates a bond between the director and the audience and allows them to connect in a way that is undeniably essential to the success of the movie. In the movie,…

Gianetta and Leach: “The central portions of the screen are generally reserved for the most important visual elements” (p. 101). Kane's placement on the left of the screen where only his legs are visable suggest he is strongly influenced by the central image: “The left and right edges of the frame tend to suggest insignificance because they are the areas faarthest from the center of the screen” (Gianneti an Leach, p. 103). The influence the snowglobe had over Kane's actions was demonstrated as…

The Reign of Consumerism in Fight Club: Film analysis of Fight Club Fight Club (1999) is a film directed by David Fincher based on the same name novel of the by Chuck Palahniuk in 1996. Films are not merely art form or product for consumption. They are also a form of social practice that conveys and constructs meanings for its audiences; in its narratives and meaning we can understand the ways in which our culture makes sense of itself. Fight Club hits audiences to question their habits…

This element was indicative of the movies from the era including Shadow of a Doubt. Shadow of a Doubt uses continuity editing as it flows from scene to seen with very minimal break points. The minimal break points are done through editing and shots. The dissolve transitions are used to transfer from scenes instead of an obvious break. In Shadow of a Doubt this is used near the end of the library scene, fading in a transition…

Ayden van As Grade 12.1 Film Study Research Essay: Investigation into the use of costume design to represent characterisation in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet and Moulin Rouge. The use of costume design is a key element that is present in both Romeo and Juliet and Moulin Rouge. In both films, it is used to represent characterisation. The element of costume design symbolising the characterisation in both films will be discussed. Sequences 6 (where Mercutio speaks to the Montague boys outside…

The Neo-Noir, Science Fiction classic, Blade Runner by Ridley Scott, will evermore remain a motion picture masterpiece. In a world that is torn between humans and replicants, a blade runner must pursue and contend to four replicants who thought it was a fantastic idea to steal a ship in space and return to the captivating Earth to find their creator. Falling between both Neo-Noir and Sci-Fi, Blade Runner provides its audience with exquisite visual environments with just a splash of detail. With…

Throughout our lives we constantly find ourselves submerge in a social hierarchy amongst our peers which severs constant reminder of what is considered socially acceptable and what is not. The 1978 film Animal House, directed by John Landis, spins the social hierarchy of a college campus on its head for a flare of humor, but not without a serious subelement. In the scene where Eric”Otter” Stratton(Tim Matheson) and Donald “Boon” Schoenstein(Peter Riegert) take insult to ROTC officer, Doug…

"A film is... A progression of moods and feelings. The feel of the experience is the important thing, not the ability to verbalized or analyze it." The quote by Stanley Kubrick illustrates the ideal director of a movie. According to Stanley Kubrick, a director should use the techniques given to make a good movie that expresses their style. In particular, Tim Burton uses numerous cinematic techniques such as sound, lighting, and shots to demonstrate his unique style in movies like Charlie and the…

The aim of this essay is to identify my strengths and weaknesses throughout this project and to evaluate if I succeeded with the stylistic challenge. The director I chose as my auteur is Wes Anderson, who is well known for his unique and eye catching visual style. In order to become more familiar with the directors individual style, I researched into all aspects of Anderson's filmmaking, focusing on the cinematography and reoccurring themes within his films. I particularly focused on his use of…

Welles used sound to establish and further enhance the viewer’s attention to the meanings of what is portrayed on screen. Another impressive use of sound in Citizen Kane is the sequence after the end of the newsreel announcing the death of Kane. We are exposed to a room, dimly lit and shallow (unlike the deep and wide banquet room), full of men. The camera focuses on Mr. Rawlston, who, while he speaks, performs a myriad of motions towards and against the camera – all of which are enhanced…