Moonlight 

shot distances-  

Close up  

I have chosen this image of Chiron in a close up shot, this shot is powerful and a pivotal point in the film as it signifies the switch within charactar and adds suspense and shock for the next scene as the contrast of his facial expressions in this clip are sad and defeated, opposing the next scene when he is full of rage preparing to smash the chair over Terrel’s head. 

Medium long shot 

I have chosen this image for mls as in the scenes placement in the film is impactful and crucial to show how much Chiron has grown and changed from him being a young vulnerable little boy confused and lonely, to the ending of Chiron and Kevin happy creating a full circle moment for Chiron’s character.  

Big Close Up  

This scene is so impactful as it is so heartbreaking for Chiron, he an easy character to sympathize with and feel sorry for. Its difficult to see how upsetting Chiron mothers’ addiction really affects him. The venerability in this scene is visible from both actors which i believe makes it so powerful as you can see and even feel the upset, they are both going through.  

Angles- 

Shoulder level angle 

This shot being shoulder level with chiron and kevin highlights their mutual respect for one and other, it also follows them while they walk making you feel a part of the conversation. 

High angleThis is a high angle shot representing how small little really is, it also shows the conditions he was living in whilst also caring for himself creating sympathy for his character. 

Waist level angel 

This shot being at waist level for littles pov indicates how small he was compared to his mother literally and figuratively. 

Camera movement- 

In this scene the camera follows little swimming in the sea, the camera moves up and down as if you’re also swimming with them. 

In this scene the camera follows behind Chirone fastly paced this represents and shows the anger he feels after being beaten up by his classmates. 

 In this scene the camera calmly follows Chirone through an empty street. This represents how he felt lost and did not know what to do at this point in the movie. 

Joker-Mise En Scene  

Lighting-  

I have chosen this scene from the Joker to talk about lighting. This is the scene where the joker is in a mental institution and there is a lot of light coming in from the back window. You can also notice the bloody footprints on the ground from where the Joker was walking. This is a good example as it is a strange contrast of light as he is going into the darkest time of his life and the joker acts like he has been enlightened and everything around him makes sense now. The effect on the viewer is that they have a sense of hope that the Joker will turn his life around as white reminds people of hope.  

Costumes- 

This is the most iconic Joker costume as it is abnormal. This is the scene where the joker is waiting to go on Murrays talk show. Though he has ridiculous make up and costumes he is still sat frowning honestly thinking about what is about to happen. The costume is a good contrast with what his older outfits were as he was quite blandly dressed always in brown, black or white but when he’s in his clown costume even when he was working for that clown company, he is a completely different person in a good and a bad way and it acts like a mask of who he truly is. The effect  

Props-  

I chose this picture for props as it was so basic yet so over the top. It was basic because it was just the background of Murrays talk show, but it was over the top because it has so many colors which was strange as the colours in the joker were minimal because of the genre of the movie but this was bright and colourful.  

Makeup- 

I chose this for make up because this scene was so incredibly put together. As everyone knows set designers and people that do makeup plan everything in the moving but the tear streaming down the Joker’s face says a lot about him as he is trying to act as if he is okay that is why he is forcing himself to smile but you can tell that he is not okay. In the end, the differentiation on his face goes well together.  

Colour Grading- 

The hue of this picture is a blueish- green which shows the sadness of the scene as blue is correlated with emotion. The saturation of this scene is dark and ominous, and it is not intense at all. There is no brightness in the picture because it is not the cheeriest scene. This scene is where Arthur watches the television whilst his mothers on life support and he watches the Murray show and Murray starts talking bad about Arthurs standup comedy act. 

Low key/ High key lighting-  

For low key lighting i chose this scene of the joker as it works in two ways. The picture has low saturation and only a few bits of light. It also works to say that he himself was in low key lighting you can tell that he is depressed and deep in thought.  

 For high key lighting I picked this scene as it was abnormal. It was one of the only times we saw the joker with actual light around. The scene is quite eerie because the joker had this look on his face like he was terrified of himself. The background had warm lighting to fit the atmosphere that is being shown. There are few props in the shot. There are two different lightings. There is the florescent light thats being given from the mirror. 

Space-I’ve chosen this screenshot of the film due to the Mise en Scene, in this moment of the film, he’s just committed a murder and is on his way to the tv show he will be appearing on. I have chosen this scene due to the way it stands out in the movie, in comparison to a large majority of the movie its bright and centered I think this could have been a way to express the feeling of euphoria he feels within this moment. The setting is a interesting point, the joker in a previous stage of the movie had slowly walked up these stairs, in a darker off centered scene. The joker stands in the middle of this scene making him the focus point. 

Lighting-I’ve chosen this scene, as the lighting in the background shows the reflection of the moment of the joker and shows the viewer that he is traveling. This. Lightning techquine shows the reflection with the lights being blurred out into the background really puts the focus onto the joker.  

Costume Design-I like this costume design as its imperfect, having a character’s outfit by worn, and dirty can make the scene more believable for the viewer as it follows what the character would have been doing in the scene, we see the jokers suit ruffled and blood on his outfit. This creates a sense of reality to the viewer. 

Set Design-The set design shows the increate design of the theatre, i find this photo interesting as it shows the luxurious interior of the theatre, but throughout the movie such as the social workers office its overcrowded and simple. This photo shows the class divide but also serves a purpose to the audience of class divide. 

Hair and Makeup-The hair and makeup in this scene show the new joker. He previously had been wearing clown outfits, but this shows more of Aurther’s new idea of himself. This hair and makeup show the audience the new attitudes that the joker has. 

Composition-This shows composition, the angle of the camera faces the joker showing that the focus is on him. The books and papers in the background also show the depth and stress. Showing the viewer the large piles of books. This shows the joker clearly but also the space which the social worker is in at the same time. 

Aspect Ratio-The radio is facing landscape showing that he is travelling at a rapid pace. This also builds tension as he travels. It draws attention to the space around him aswell.  

Moonlight – fist response 

10/10 

I have rated this film so highly because i love how it is genuinely realistic yet is still interesting, although i do not relate to the film and its issues i liked how they incorporated real modern-day issues that are prevalent today. The cinematography in it is beautiful to watch, especially the blue-like grain over the film making it distinctive and unique, and all the different shots are interesting. I loved the element of Chiron growing through the years with the transitioning shots and although the different actors playing Chiron might have differences from the outside but when it comes down to serious scenes you can see his character coming through the different actors and i think it also shows how people grow and change into things they admire/ look up to and for Chiron that was Juan. 

Joker-mise en scene 

I have chosen this still shot from the Joker (2019) by Todd Phillips as it conveys mise en scene well due to the placing of the character Arthur, the composition of this shot shows a balanced clip of Arthur in the dead centre of the screen and bus seat, this highlights the fact Arthur/ the joker is the centre of this story and makes his position as the main character well known and established. The colouring of the shot is dull, the bus seats are worn out and the windows are graffitied representing the conditions of Gotham city. With the colouring being dim it matches the gritty genre as it showcases difficult and unpleasant features, enforcing a realistic depiction of a urban city. Arthurs costume is lifeless and unexciting representing the sadness and grief of his character at this point of the movie, being the day after realising Bruce Wayne isn’t his father. It highlights how Arthur was a nobody at this point in the movie contesting the bright coloured suit and personality shown on him as the joker.     

Set design-  

I have chosen this image to represent set design as it shows well the city landscape, as this film was very mainstream and made by large company’s i assume this is a real place in a city rented out for a period. This shot is a clear representation of Arthurs character at his farthest from his alter ego, the joker and i believe this is also shown within the set being dull and monotone. 

Costume 

I have chosen this image of the joker/ Arthur to represent costume in this film as I believe the clothes Arthur wears reflects on his moods thought the movie, as when he is wearing his grey and monotone everyday clothes his mood is low, however when he wears the bright colourful clothes he is more of the joker persona not only on the outside but also inside.  

Space 

I have chosen this shot to represent space in the film joker as, the depth of field is far however the joker is still focused, this is aslo a great representation of Arthurs character as he is surrounded by wealthy businessmen and woman and he is stood in the centre of the screen in a working outfit, not only does this shot establish Arthurs class compared to the rest of the characters it also establishes himself as the centre of the story. 

Lighting  

I used this photo to represent lighting in the joker as the Hollywood mirrors light highlight him as the focal point of the shot.  

Composition  

I chose this image to represent composition in the film as the blurred silhouettes highlight Arthur and his importance. 

makeup 

I have chosen this image for makeup as it clearly establishes Arthur as the joker from the very beginning as the look is so distinctive. 

What does Monoco mean by the term “The Spectrum of Arts”?  

There is no simple way of answering this question as there are hundreds of things to say about “the spectrum of arts” as it is so wide, and everyone has their own perception of the various forms of art such as:  

• History – recorded the story of race and cultures over time, leading not only the modern social sciences but also a broad narrative  

• Poetry – this form of art has been a widely loved and explored form of art ever since the roman days, recognized in those times as either: lyric, dramatic or epic  

• Astronomy – this was known as the art of “searching the Heavens” and it represents the vast range of modern sciences at the same time as it suggests one other aspect of social sciences in its astrological features, values and functions of production and interpretation  

• Dance – this form of art and many variations of it have been around for millions of years, it is a very expressive form of art, requiring skill, endurance and commitments however it was and is still used today by humans to celebrate and be able to express their emotions without the use of words  

• Music – humans have been creating music ever since the beginning of time, maybe not with a variety of instruments or music editing apps but with either objects, their voices, instruments or even the nature around them as music has been a symbol of celebration and essentially what makes people happy as there is a very large spectrum surrounding music because everyone’s ‘music taste’ is different making it the amazing art form it has come to be allowing people to express how they feel through music  

• Comedy and Tragedy – both these types of performing arts have mainly come around over the century for the entertainment of society (plays, musicals, movies etc.), these are both admirable components in performing arts as many people modernly use these as inspirations for their own future  

In conclusion, Monaco explains that Art is such a broad spectrum, meaning every person may have a different way of viewing art depending on the individual’s personality and what they view as “good” or “bad” art.  

Monaco represents his understanding of film in multiple ways. In his book he expresses that film holds a close relation to many other media aspects such as; novels, painting, photography, television and even music.  

Monaco starts off this chapter by explaining the historical significance of poetry, and astronomy and other human creativities have had on the culture.  

Monaco explains that if we were to arrange the arts on a spectrum based on their levels of abstraction then film would cover a broad range of other ideas because of its relation to other art forms mentioned above (photography, painting, music, etc). Film started off as a medium to record other arts but quickly turned into the anomaly that we know as “cinema” today.  

Cinema holds the ability to visually tell you a story and take you on a journey of emotions and experiences. The music used in films influences every watcher’s experience and is timed perfectly to match the story to create a narrative within itself.  

Cinema has the ability to commentate on society with the evolution of genres. Many people look towards film as a way of understanding the world around them. One notable example (personally) is taxi driver, in this film we see how loneliness and isolation can drive society to insane means of being noticed

David Monaco’s term “The Spectrum of the Arts” refers to a framework for understanding the different forms and expressions of artistic activity, ranging from traditional visual arts (such as painting and sculpture) to more contemporary, interdisciplinary, and digital forms (like multimedia installations, performance art, or interactive media). By using the term “spectrum,” Monaco likely emphasizes the wide range of creative expression and the continuous, interconnected nature of these various art forms, rather than seeing them as distinct, isolated categories. 

In this sense, art is viewed as a broad continuum, where boundaries between disciplines are fluid, and artists are free to blend different mediums and methods. This perspective encourages an appreciation of art that values diversity, innovation, and the evolving nature of creative practice. 

It’s a concept often linked to modern and postmodern views on art, which resist strict definitions and classifications, emphasizing that art can manifest in many different forms and settings. 

Rating- 7/10  

I enjoyed the fact that the movie had many relatable scenes where they talked about drug abuse and confusion with their sexual orientation. Though I felt throughout the movie i kept on getting lost as there is a lot happening and there is much to take in. The jump from teenager to adult was quite insane as it was difficult to believe this boy who was standing up to bullies his whole life (kids at school, mother) became this man who did not care and had nothing. He showed that even though he was this different person now he still cares for his mother, even though she suffered from drug abuse his whole childhood he still loves her. There is so much sentiment in this movie where you can truly feel bad for every main character as they all had things happen to them. 

This part of the movie was the most important for me as it shows his mother feeling resentment for how she treated him and how she messed up her own life with the use of drugs. I felt a lot of sentiment for the mother as she knows what she did but at the same time i felt for Chiron as he also went through and is still experiencing trauma when his mother was in too deep. As much as Chiron wanted to help, he could not because at the end of the day he was a boy alone in a house where he did not feel safe.

ART FILM	MAINSTREAM FILM	HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT
The shape of water (December 1st, 2017 – fantasy romance)  The wizard of oz (august 25th, 1939 – musical fantasy)   A bug’s life (November 14th, 1998)	The breakfast club (Feb 15, 1985 – comedy drama)   Love Simon (March 16th, 2018 – romance comedy)	Battleship potemkin (December 21, 1905 – war/thriller)  The seven samurai (April 26, 1954 – action)  The magnificent seven (October 23, 1960 – western action)   Fitzcaraldo (October 10th, 1982 – adventure drama)  Alphaville (May 5th, 1965 – Sci-Fi)

A BUG’S LIFE – I decided to put this movie into the ‘art film’ category since it is animated and as each frame is drawn/designed, I thought it would fit the art category best. It could also, however, place in the mainstream category since the film is still popular now.