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The opening scene of Skyfall establishes James Bond as a lone agent working on missions independently. It shows him slowly walking towards the camera in a long shot that becomes a close-up, setting the expectation that he will work alone throughout the film. The camera then closely focuses on an object that seems important, likely a hard drive, implying this object is central to the film's plot. Various camerawork and lighting techniques like low-key lighting are used to create intrigue and mystery around the setting and narrative.
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The purpose of a film's opening sequence is to excite and engage the audience so they want to continue watching. It does this in several ways. It can introduce important characters to viewers and establish the genre or tone. For example, the opening of "The Dark Knight" introduces the Joker as a threatening villain. The opening of "Casino Royale" sets up the action-thriller genre through an intense chase scene. Openings also excite audiences through suspenseful elements that vary by genre, like the unsettling score and atmosphere in "The Sixth Sense." The opening of "Skyfall" reinforces James Bond's character and the action-thriller genre through its cinematography, sound, and editing,
Lighting practice
Here is my lighting practice shots, there is 5 different shots which are explained about the effects that they have specifically.
Shot Type Screenshots Analysis
The document discusses different shot types used in movie trailers including over-the-shoulder shots, establishing shots, medium close-ups, and low-angle shots. Over-the-shoulder shots allow the audience to experience the scene from the character's perspective. Establishing shots establish the location of the scene. Medium close-ups show a character's facial expressions clearly while also showing some of the location. Low-angle shots are used to make characters appear powerful, especially villains, in order to suggest threat or invoke fear in the audience.
Camera Work Analysis
Canted and tilted angles are used in horror films to suggest chaos and disruption. Close ups emphasize characters' facial expressions to show how they are feeling, like fear. Establishing shots set the scene and location, showing isolated places where characters are vulnerable. Different shot types are used to manipulate the audience's perspective and experience of the film.
Harry potter Camera Work
This document summarizes several shots from a Harry Potter film that set the scene and establish characters. It describes an establishing shot that introduces the dark setting. It then analyzes a close-up of Voldemort and the Elder Wand that shows his emotion and the wand's importance. Finally, it examines shots that depict Voldemort's power from a high angle and Hogwarts under threat from the sky to build tension for events later in the film.
The dark knight 9 shot analysis
This document provides a detailed 9 shot analysis of the opening sequence of The Dark Knight. It summarizes each shot, highlighting how it establishes location/theme, introduces characters, raises narrative questions, and foreshadows future events. Key shots introduce the wealthy city location, show villains in masks planning a bank robbery, and hint that one villain portrayed by the Joker is the main antagonist. Through composition, lighting, character actions and mask designs, the shots build suspense while providing clues about the plot and characters.
Seven
This document analyzes several screenshots from a thriller film and discusses how lighting, camera angles, and shots are used to create suspense, tension, and convey meaning. In the first screenshot, low-key lighting is used at the beginning to cause suspense. A medium shot lets the audience see from a point of view, creating tension. In another screenshot, a medium-long shot and single light draw attention to a character's face and actions. A low angle shot suggests conflict and tension between two investigating characters, reinforced by the rainy weather. A close-up low angle shot of a body on the floor leads the audience to believe he is dead, with blood highlighted by daylight.
Evaluation question 5
The document discusses ways the filmmakers tried to attract their target audience of 15-18 year olds interested in spy thrillers. They used a mysterious poster that revealed little about the plot to create intrigue. The opening scene gradually builds suspense like Skyfall rather than starting with action. Camera shots like point of view were used to make the audience feel more involved by experiencing events through the main character's perspective. The audience is meant to witness the protagonist Alessia's ordinary life before a shooter creates suspense about what will happen next, following conventions of the spy thriller genre.
AS Media Thriller - Evaluation Question 1
Evaluation Question 1 - In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
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This document defines and describes various camera shots and techniques used in filmmaking. It explains that extreme close-ups are used to show detailed facial expressions, big close-ups can build suspense, and close-ups help examine emotions. Medium shots capture a whole setting, establishing shots introduce locations, and high or low angles influence perceived status or power. Other techniques like over the shoulder shots, point of view, rule of thirds, shallow focus, pans, and handheld shots enhance realism, involvement, or emphasize certain parts of the scene. Deep focus keeps both near and far objects in focus.
Camera angles
The document provides descriptions of different camera shot types including their purposes and intended effects on viewers. Wide angle shots show full context while low angle shots make subjects appear powerful. High angle shots make subjects seem vulnerable. Point of view and over the shoulder shots involve viewers. Close ups convey emotion while establishing shots set the scene. Tracking and panning shots follow action.
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Skyfall
- 1. How is camera, (sound), and mise en scene used in the opening of ‘Skyfall’ to establish narrative and setting?
- 2. JAMES BOND James Bond is a ‘lone soldier’ as he is mostly in his own when completing his mission which suggests to the viewers that throughout the film, he will continue his missions on his own as the opening scene determines the expectations of the rest of the film. The camerawork shows a long shot but shows the character slowly walking into the camera, gradually making it a close up, almost like he is walking towards the audience. The camera then shows a close up of an object, possibly a hard drive, which gives the viewers the impression that this is a significant object in the film, and that is what all the action is for. The advanced camera work in the film makes it professional and intriguing to watch.
- 3. ANALYSIS The out of focus silhouette of the character at the start creates an effect of mystery as it intrigues the audience about who the blurry silhouette is. The low key lighting creates a sinister and mysterious effect as it doesn’t show a lot and leaves the viewers ‘in the dark’ about what’s happening in the shot. The close up shots show detail on something specific that’s being focused on, giving the viewers an closer and more detailed view on something specific.
- 4. ANALYSIS The low angle shows the importance of the character as by showing the character from below, it makes them look big and strong. Point of view shows the perspective of the character and shows what they can see that is happening in front of their eyes. The prop used (a gun) makes the audience think there is danger involved and someone’s life is in danger, as he may want to hurt someone or protect himself, which gives an effect of mystery and manages to intrigue the audience.