Essay
My Media End of Unit Assessment
How does Tim Burton create a gothic atmosphere in the Edward scissors hands through his use of filming techniques?
Throughout this assessment my aim is to discuss how Tim Burton, writer of the Film Edward Scissors hands creates a gothic atmosphere through his use of filming techniques.
Tim Burton uses a range of camera angles and techniques. The main and most interesting Camera Angles in the Film Edward Scissor hands is the extreme long shot, at the beginning of the film the old woman is looking out of the window towards the Mansion. The extreme long shot is used to show the Mansion in the distance. This camera angle creates suspense and mystery for the viewers and a gothic atmosphere because when the old lady is looking out at the mansion, the mansion is very dark and isolated. Another camera angle used in the film is a close up; the close up angle is used when the character Edward is introduced to the film. The close up, camera angle highlights the key character, (Edward) within the scene. This camera angle creates a gothic atmosphere because the close up emphasises the emotion Edward is feeling when he first meets Peg.
Tim Burton uses different sounds/music to emphasize a different mood. He contrasts to different lifestyles and merges them together through music. For example when it shows the environment in the neighbourhood the music is very upbeat and cheery. However, when they show Edward in his mansion the music suddenly becomes mysterious and dreary. In Addition, when Peg first arrives at the castle the music changes dramatically from a happy neighbourhood area, to dull mysterious mansion. This type of music/sound is used to build up tension between the audience and the film. This creates a gothic atmosphere because the way the scene is set up for example: gargoyles, cob webs etc makes the music and scene fit together. Tim Burton uses non-diegetic sound to create the suspense as Peg is approaching the castle.
How does Tim Burton create a gothic atmosphere in the Edward scissors hands through his use of filming techniques?
Throughout this assessment my aim is to discuss how Tim Burton, writer of the Film Edward Scissors hands creates a gothic atmosphere through his use of filming techniques.
Tim Burton uses a range of camera angles and techniques. The main and most interesting Camera Angles in the Film Edward Scissor hands is the extreme long shot, at the beginning of the film the old woman is looking out of the window towards the Mansion. The extreme long shot is used to show the Mansion in the distance. This camera angle creates suspense and mystery for the viewers and a gothic atmosphere because when the old lady is looking out at the mansion, the mansion is very dark and isolated. Another camera angle used in the film is a close up; the close up angle is used when the character Edward is introduced to the film. The close up, camera angle highlights the key character, (Edward) within the scene. This camera angle creates a gothic atmosphere because the close up emphasises the emotion Edward is feeling when he first meets Peg.
Tim Burton uses different sounds/music to emphasize a different mood. He contrasts to different lifestyles and merges them together through music. For example when it shows the environment in the neighbourhood the music is very upbeat and cheery. However, when they show Edward in his mansion the music suddenly becomes mysterious and dreary. In Addition, when Peg first arrives at the castle the music changes dramatically from a happy neighbourhood area, to dull mysterious mansion. This type of music/sound is used to build up tension between the audience and the film. This creates a gothic atmosphere because the way the scene is set up for example: gargoyles, cob webs etc makes the music and scene fit together. Tim Burton uses non-diegetic sound to create the suspense as Peg is approaching the castle.