Wide shot- The subject takes up the full frame at least as much as comfortably possible. Also known as a long shot or a full shot. Mid Shot- Shows some part of the subject in more detail while still giving an impression of the whole subject. Medium Close up- Half way between a mid shot and a Close Up. This shot shows the face more clearly‚ without getting uncomfortably close. Close up- A certain feature or part of the subject takes up the whole frame. A close-up exaggerates facial expressions
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breakdown of their relationship. The way John and Rachel live is so far removed from one another that it serves as the backdrop for the film as it explores the clash of cultures. John Book is polite and respectful towards Rachel‚ Samuel and others. A close up was used when John sat at the same level with Samuel to reflect that he respects him. John is labelled by Eli as ‘the English’ the minute he crashes into their bird house. The car crashes to the bird house is symbolic as he crashed to the Amish community
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Nolan usually starts his movies by introducing the main character/s with a Close-up shot of their hands. He is known for making use of flashbacks or scenes from the end of the movie as an opening. The movies that he directs are also usually about characters who have psychological disorders or who develop a physical or psychological handicap throughout the film. In the case of Inception‚ the lead actor Leonardo DiCaprio wakes up on the shore with his hands trying to reach or point out to his children
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the film ‘Strictly Ballroom’‚ Luhrmann uses a wide range of filmic techniques to explore the concept of belonging. This essay will discuss the techniques used in the ‘Pasodoble’ scene and how the use of close-up‚ long shot and diegetic sound explores the idea of belonging. The use of a close-up shot during the Pasodoble scene in Strictly Ballroom explores the idea of belonging to relationships and communities. This shot focuses on Scott and Rico’s feet while they are dancing. This highlights Scott
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women. This is then shown by when it goes into the next shot when the camera tilts up to watch the balloon in a extreme long shot with pliantly off open space around the balloon. This represents gender in the time of ashes to ashes because the balloon is representing woman’s freedom and their sense of identity and how easily it can be lost by a result of men. After this small scene it then jumps to a medium close up of a man who is in the middle of the screen dressed a bit like a clown‚ this signifies
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them. This angle shot shows the importance of the two‚ their strong bond kept them through the journey coming all the way to return into the presence of a mother. It emphasizes the determination and bravery the sisters have as they struggle to get back up‚ it gives a sense of closeness and value of family. Another camera angle is the long shot of the girls as they are walking towards Jigalong‚ it show the effects it has on them while they are walking along the Rabbit Proof Fence‚ it constructs the
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to show Somerset’s morning routine‚ step-by-step the audience are taken through his routine. With a number of close ups and medium close up’s used Somerset is signified as an elder‚ professional and wise man‚ who the audience are able to connect with more through the use of close up’s. A close-up on Somerset’s badge and gear are in a straight parallel line to the order which he picks them up‚ this suggests that he has been doing this for a while and is used to the routine. The opening then quickly
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challenge and change in order to thrive and evolve. The film begins with a close-up shot of Truman Burbank staring at himself in the mirror deliberating whether he will conquer a perilous journey. This focus on the protagonist highlights an evident yearning for freedom and his conclusion that he will succeed “broken legs and all” shows his determination to break free from his shackled existence. In a medium close up shot Meryl (Laura Linney)‚ Truman’s wife‚ is discussing her role in the television
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“The Story of Tom Brennan” is a novel reflecting our own sense of crushing a negative life experience and overcoming that with new and positive adventures into a new world. The novel written by J.C. Burke demonstrates journey of acceptance and hardship that the Brennan’s had to face throughout their stay at Coghill and their past from Mumbilli‚ especially for Tom. Each individual creates their own choices to stumble upon their experience which may either trigger awful consequences or opportunities
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References: http://books.google.com/books?id=D8K1H8qy44QC&pg=PA133&lpg=PA133&dq=close+up+shots+in+%22american+me%22&source=bl&ots=c41oBd_crd&sig=0pFPzugIGLsyboxW2d6w8Q-92K8&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Kx7GUI-xMIv62AXnr4C4Dw&ved=0CG4Q6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=close%20up%20shots%20in%20%22american%20me%22&f=false http://cinephilefix.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/strokes-of-light-and-shadow-the-impact-of-citizen-kane/
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