Film

Preference

Memorable Scene

Film Element Focus

Whiplash(2014)

10/10

Andrew’s final performance.

Editing

Deep Focus – Deep focus is when everything on the screen is in focus. I believe that deep focus is used in these scene, so the audience can see the 1920s party going on in the background, which makes them feel puzzled and uneasy.

One Point Perspective – A view of a scene with only one vanishing point, that is filmed straight on. It is sued in this scene to unnerve the viewer, as it looks incredibly unnatural.

Steadicam Long Take – Steadicam is a mounting for the camera, which keeps it steady for filming. This Steadicam long take is used to follow Danny through the hotel. It makes the audience feel like something is watching Danny, maybe even that the hotel is watching Danny, which creates an uneasy feeling.

Symmetry – Symmetry is when something is identical on both sides. in this film, it is used to create an unnatural feeling, as things in real life are often asymmetrical.

Film

Preference

Memorable Scene

Film Element Focus

The Shining (1980)

9/10

The Roger the Bear Man scene

Cinematography

Low Angle – Avengers Assemble – This angle is used to portray the Avengers as powerful and Loki(Tom Hiddleston) as having lost.

High Angle – I’m Thinking Of Ending Things – This angle is used to show how Jake’s(Jesse Plemons) mother(Toni Colette) and father(David Thewlis) are embarrassing him and annoying him. The high angle is also supposed to show the power they have over him, being his parents.

Ground Level – Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – This is one of the first shots we see of the antagonist, Salazar(Javier Bardem). It fuels our anticipation of what he could look like, as we cannot see his face. Salazar also walking through fire is used to show this character is supernatural, as fire does not harm him.