cinematography final blog tasks

1) Using your printed booklet (an electronic copy is available in the folder above) watch any of the clips you haven't seen in class for Cinematography. Complete the tasks in the booklet in full paragraphs for each clip.

Lawrence of Arabia:

Discuss how the long shots create tension and suspense.

The use of the man on the horse, cruising at a high speed and then a long shot followed by that certainly allows the audience to understand something dangerous is being foreshadowed which also then builds up tension and suspense.. The long shot allows the audience to establish the surrounding of the horse and the man himself on the horse.

Who are the audience encouraged to identify with?

The audience is encouraged to identify with Lawrence as a range of camera shots and angles have been used on Lawrence, in addition to this, the main focus throughout the film is on Lawrence.

Watch the following extract from Citizen Kane (1940), directed by Orson Welles.

1. Discuss the various shots and camera movements and their effects.

Throughout the extract a range of various shots from medium shots to extreme close-ups.

The use of extreme close-ups enables the audience to build an emotional connection with

the characters in the extra, in addition, allows them to feel like they are in the characters shoes.

2.How does the cinematography work with other aspects of film language?

The use of lighting vividly reinforces the fact of how horrific and dangerous the settings within

the extract are and furthermore the use of dark lighting connotes danger, violence and crime.

These all show to the audience and demonstrate that something dangerous may be coming along

and is being foreshadowed.

Watch the following extract from Three Colours: Blue(1993), directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski

How does the use of close-up shots enhance our understanding of the narrative?

The use of close up shots allow the audience to build an emotional connection with the characters in the extract,

more because the audience can clearly view the characters facial expressions, as well as they,

can make clear eye contact with the character, making them understand the narrative much better

Watch the following extract from Moulin Roughe (2001), directed by Baz Luhrmann

1. Comment on how various shots and camera movements help to introduce the story.

The range of camera shots enable the characters to be introduced to the audience as well the plot and setting.

2. How does the cinematography work with other aspects of film language

There is a wide range of camera movements and the lighting varies from scene to scene which many other films use.