Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Cinematography - 'Casino Royale'
Close-ups were used to show the characters' expression to tell the audience how they feel. For example, a close-up of the villian's showed he was quite angry because he lost the game and this also connotes that something bad is going to happen. There are also close-ups of the cards to let the audience know what cards have been placed and the close-ups of the clips being bidded. There are some over the shoulder shots to also show the expressions on the character infront of them. An example of this is when the camera is placed behind the villian and the audience are able to see the seriousness on Bond's face. Panning has been used to show the people at the poker table, but it moved from the villian to Bond to show the competition and tension between the both of them. Long shots have been used to show the setting, the wealth of the people and the actions of the characters. It also shows different races which means it's an international game. It also shows the tension between Bond, the villian and everyone else.
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You have tried to analyse this scene and have succeeded in parts. You have shown you understand why the shots are used but you need to focus more on the meaning they are creating rather than the reason for them. For example a close up on the cards is allowing the audience to be in on the game and show them the cards being played, but it also shows that the cards are powerful...they are dominating the shot, if you have winning cards you are in a strong position in the game. Try to look for the deeper meaning and how the audience will be feeling when watching this. You have a good knowledge of shot types, what about angles, movement, position...remember to use your anagram AMPS. A good try Charlotte.
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