Research: cinematography (miss Begum)

Cinematography

Cinematography is looking the way a frame is shot the angle it is taken in and the movement of the camera. all these element give the audience a variety of representation of the character in the shot. and make the viewer respond in various different ways.

 Cinematography is important in the making of a film as varieties of shots make the scene very effective.  the audience need to see a good use of cinematography as this will amplify the response the scene is trying to get out of them.

 

close up -shows importance and or expressions

 

 

medium close up- a view of the character shoulders and above

extreme close up- a focused shot on something in detail 

mid shot- above the waist

long shot- the whole character

establishing shot- the setting is shown

 Camera shots

• An establishing shot shows the whole scene usually sets up the scene and in this clip we see the whole canyon and we get a feel of how high up he is.
• A long shot will usually show the character from head to toe. allowing us to see the characters full body language.
• A mid shot is used to capture the action and show detail well. it is usually shows the knees to the head the clip uses this when he is holding onto the cliff and shows the strain on his upper body.
• A close up is used to show the characters reaction. we see the face and the facial expression we see this in the clip when he focuses on making the twist and climb up the cliff

Analysis of mission impossible opening scene

cinematography is exceptionally well used in mission impossible as the use of a crane shot allowed us multiple angles of the scene. it is used throughout the opening to show the gravity of the danger that Eathen hunt is in yet he remains calm. the audience response to this would be fearful for his safety as the viewer is able to see the whole danger of what he is in thanks to the crane shot.
Cinematography is effectively used in this opening where we are drawn into Eathen when he is dangling of the edge of a cliff. This effect may of been used to show how alone he is on the cliff and his bravery for doing it. The audience are even more interested in the scene as they have been physically drawn into the scene through the effect of zoom. the audience respond to this with excitement to what is to come.
 

Equilibrium- House Of Mirrors analysis:

Cinematography is used in varieties of ways to represent aspects of the scene. The first significant and effective shot used is a close up shot used just before Preston begins his attack on the enemy troops. The close up is used to capture precise detail on the characters face. The close up shot allows the audience to identify Prestons’ emotions which appear to be focused and stern. This prepares the audience for an exciting action packed battle and the magnitude of his seriousness displays how important it is to complete his mission. Various other shots are used throughout this scene which evokes numerous responses from the viewer. A variety of mid shots and long shots are used simultaneously to generate a thrill, for example when Preston is holding his two pistols in a strong stance ready to take on the next villains to approach him. The mid shot allows the audience to capture Prestons’ body language and infer how powerful his character is leading to a hopeful response from the viewers. Furthermore a long shot is used when Preston is stood in the middle of the final room after defeating the final wave of enemies and is now faced against the lead antagonist. The long shot is used to capture the carnage that has just taken place and display the torment the journey may have caused Preston. This gives meaning to why the audience would be shocked and relieved to what and how Preston has accomplished so far. The use of angles allows the audience to establish hierarchies and strength in character. For example low angle is used when Prestons’ dominance and power overt the villains who continue to come out in large numbers. As the audience and villains look up to him the villains fear his existence whilst the audience can put trust and hope in. once Preston has defeated the villains in the main hall he marches into the big room to confront the main antagonist. As he does this a point of view is used to show Preston scouting the area for his enemies. Putting the audience in his shoes and allowing the audience to feel a part of the scene prepares the audience to relate to his character as they are on his side and want to overcome the antagonist too. The audience here are fully engaged and feel part of the scene therefore allowing them to respond by wanting to defeat the antagonist, now that he is in sight.                 

camera movements 

A panning shot is where the camera moves across showing what’s in view an example of this is showing a high speed car chase and follow the action with one shot.

A zoom can be used to intensify a shot in order to draw the audience in or let them feel left out and see the on screen character as alone or weak in this clip we have a zoom in shot to enhance excitement.


A crane shot is used to get a flexible view of the scene which allows us to see different aspects of the scene. In the mission impossible opening we see the cliff from many angles emphasising the danger involved due to the use of a crane. 

 

camera angles

 A high angle can be used to represent a character as weak or defenceless this is because it makes the audience appear as if they are looking down on them and have no strength at all

a low angle makes the character appear dominant and is used commonly to show one character overshadow the other asserting power. this is because the audience look up at the character who appears bigger and therefor intimidating.