Cinematography in film can be described as the technology and art of motion-picture photography; it involves techniques that compose a general scene, lighting of the set/location, lenses and filters, choice of cameras but also things such as camera angles and movements or any special effects.

Diegetic- Jordan Peele’s close up in Get out; his fear and emotions are being emphasized through the use of close up. This extreme close up is used to mainly focus of his eyes that pretty much indicate his feelings of fear; this causes the audience to experience a tiny bit of that fear and sort of put themselves in the characters shoes and think about what he might be thinking in that catastrophic moment.

Intra diegetic gaze- Harley Quinn going down the slide in the end fight scene of Birds of Prey. This scene makes us see things from Harleys perspective which gives us the feelings of the euphoric emotions she is feeling.

Extra diegetic gaze- perspective of another character; and example of this is in Wolf of Wall Street when Jordan Belford talks directly to the camera. The effect this has on the audience is significant as it shifts our focus directly on Jordan and what he is saying.

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Memorable scene:
“Memories” scene
When Deckard confronts Rachel and reveals that her memories are not real, only implanted in her mind is one of the first glimpses we get of Rachels emotions.
This scene confirms that Rachel is different from other replicants which challenges Deckard’s thoughts on her causing him to view her differently.
The dark and chaotic aesthetic of the film matches Rachels emotions in this scene.

Mise En Scene is the arrangement/setting of the background and scenery in a film or any sort of theatrical production.
Mise en scene can be anything you can see on the screen when watching a film; this can be any props that actors handle during scenes.
The colour and state of the props and the overall aesthetic all adds a hidden/deeper meaning to the scene.

A film can be placed in categories such as Mainstream Film, Art Film or Historically Significant Film. An example of an Art film could be Alphaville; art films typically portray the work of artists in the form of a documentary and they are independent films rather than mass market films such as “Love Simon” which is a mainstream film.

BOX OFFICE HITS- This is also a way that films can be categorised based on economical contexts and budget and also based on the most popular and viewed genres/types of film.
From the top ten 2022 films based on worldwide box office returns we can see that sequels and franchises such as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

The way these categorisations work depends on the target audience the films are aimed at but also on the cultural context which could be:
Geographical- where the movie is directed/produced and the actual location within the film

Economic- The budget needed/used for the film and profit made

Historical- what historical events take place within the film or the time it is made (past)

Institutional- the specific film studio or streaming company that produced/released the film eg Netflix

Technological- this includes development of technological advance during years eg. black & white films, CGI, aesthetics, high definition movies; these all helped to make the audience feel as if they are in that specific place and enhance their experience.

Social- this could refer to any social interaction between people in film eg. body language between the characters that could indicate a deeper meaning which can be used to analyse the social context of that film.

Political- this could be any political references in the film and what impact the film might have on the political opinions of the audience.

Open minded- being open minded in film is being curious to what other people have to say while taking their ideas into consideration.

Knowledgeable- be aware of the basics of film production and filming

Thinkers- think of what makes a film good and all of the steps to take to achieve that

Reflective- reflect on what you have done wrong/ right and how to keep improving

Balanced- know what will appeal more to viewers/ the audience and have a balance between the themes you choose for your film also be aware of when you need to reflect on feedback.

Caring- take into consideration other peoples opinions and avoid producing content that is offensive.

Risk Takers- be creative with your film and always go beyond your ideas; use different camera techniques/ angles etc

Mise en Scene is presented in The Matrix through the pale-green lighting through out the whole movie, triggering an uncomfortable mood in the audience and eerie atmosphere. In the slow-motion bullet fight scene, mise en scene is used with how Neo’s costume is presented. The black suit and glasses give a sense of control and confidence in the character’s way of handling the situation while the camera’s focus on the bullets highlights the danger while his posture implies how much security he has over the situation. The background being almost empty makes the audience focus on Neo and the bullets and makes them stand out instead of focusing on other objects around the room. Neo’s presence in this scene also gives a sense of power due to his calm personality and approach while handling this situation.