Daily Archives: October 1, 2022
Filters
Shot distances
The establishing shot is used in the Lord of the Rings. It establishes the setting of this part of the fantasy world to the audience. By showing the whole setting, it allows the audience to get a feeling for how dangerous and frightening it is, as you can see the giant scale of it.
In Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, this close up shot is used to emphasize the strong emotions Luke was feeling, making the audience feel bad for him. The shock on his face also may have reflected the audiences own shock of the revelation.
This extreme close up shot is used in Blade Runner (1982). It is used to allow the audience to take in the sci-fi setting and see the eye’s overwhelmed feeling because of it. It also may be used to set up the eye symbolism throughout the film.
Diegetic, intra-diegetic and extra-diegetic examples
The extra-diegetic gaze is used in the film Deadpool and Deadpool 2.
The extra-diegetic gaze is used to make the film Deadpool stand out from other superhero films, as they usually take themselves very seriously. This breaking of the 4th wall also adds to the comedic tone of the film, which also makes the film individual, as superhero films of the time were usually very serious.
An example of the intra-diegetic gaze is in film is in Titanic, when Rose and Jack are dancing.
It is used to help the audience connect with the characters, allowing them to feel the romance and joy of the scene as if they were experiencing it for themselves. Since they have connected with the characters, this makes the ending even more heartbreaking for the audience.
The diegetic gaze is used in many films to express what the director wants them to see. This is used in films such as The Shining.
The use of the extreme close up in this scene. Focuses the audience’s gaze on the fact that Jack has become insane. This may create fear for the audience, as they don’t know what he will do next.