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The 180 Degree RuleThe 180 degree rule is a rule used in editing when you have to keep characters on the same side of the screen this is done by imaging a line between the characters and only filming from one side of the line so you know which character is which when watching as you don't get confused by them switching around.
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Camera Shots
Close up shotsClose up shots are used to show greater detail it may just show a character's face so you can see their emotion and personality. In a horror or a thriller it can be used for reactions and to create a tense atmosphere. The image below from the film '12 years a slave' I have chosen to represent 'close up shots' with this image as it shows the main use of 'close up shots' which is to show emotion and feelings from a character also their reaction to something. Extreme Close up shotsExtreme close up shots show a only a portion of detail or magnifies something minute like someone's eyes or a significant prop detail. It is used to create mystery or tension. The image below which I have chosen to represent extreme close up is from the film 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2' this is a less common us of an extreme close up shot as the it is not of a character's eyes or mouth which is much more common. but still a great example. It is good because you can only see part of the prop and in detail and you can't see much else in the shot . This makes you focus on the detail. Angles
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Mise en scène encompasses the most recognizable attributes of a film –
Lighting
Suspension of DisbeliefIn order to enjoy fantasy's, sci-fis and other unreal films, an audience engages in a phenomenon known as "suspension of disbelief". This is a semi-conscious decision in which you put aside your disbelief and accept the premise as being real for the duration of the story. This can only work to a point works to a point. It is important that the story maintains its own form of believability and doesn't push the limits too far. There are factors for the film-makers to consider; the premise cannot be ludicrous. Films like Star Trek are able to push the boundaries of believability due to its setting, genre and high production levels. This is the next big factor I'm going to address. The quality of special effects must be believable. It is harder to suspend disbelief in movies where the special effects appear fake. The genre will also determine the lengths to which you can push believability. Audiences will be willing to believe an action hero can perform super-human feats, but the same feats performed suddenly in a romantic drama would result in confusion and disbelief.
Post-synchronisation dubbing- dubbing Sound that is added in the editing process to create atmosphere. For example Star Wars is produced heavily in this way - there are no natural spaceship sounds produced by models used, no blasters that actually shoot - everything is added later.
The trailer I have chosen to analyse is the theatrical trailer for the 2008 blockbuster The Dark Knight. The trailer opens with large thumping sounds in time with the films production company's logos fading in and out. This sound continues for a another minute or so creating a heart beat almost but it builds up and up. straight after the last logo fades out the main antagonist's (The Joker) voice can be heard creating a very sinister mood that pulls you in. Then there is a clip of the protagonist (Batman) driving a modern advanced motorcycle up a highway the clip is shot from behind as if you are following him this creates a feeling of being involved and further pulled into this world. The trailer then quickly fades in and out of other clips of Batman in different settings; contemplatively sat in a apartment, jumping onto a car crushing it. The camera then pans around batman stood on the top of a skyscrapers edge as a an sound builds up and ends parallel to the sound the screen goes black. Then an image of the joker stood in the middle of a barren dark road fades in and out, whilst the narration by the joker says 'you just a freak like me' this tells you more about the characters setting the premise of the film up more. Then a clip of an explosion jumps in and then fades out to a joker playing card slightly on fire with a sound effect of the joker laughing. This sets a mood of real evil and threat implied by this character but you don't yet know any real story line. Then there is drone shots from above a tall building and a pan around another building setting up a scene. You then hear a character talking about the joker with a scene of him in a prison cell telling you his background. This adds great mystery about the joker and once again pulls you in with intrigue. Then there is fast paced fading in and out of action scenes involving both the Joker and Batman, orchestral music builds up going along bringing back the heart beat like thumbs making you get excited. Then as the music continues a scene of dialogue between batman and an elder concerned man about why batman is helping what ever trouble is happening fades in and out to other clips of other characters showing of the actors involved. The music continues to build up as different clips of explosions and fast driving and characters fade in and out with black screens between. Then it fades into a scene of the Joker asking Batman to hit him as Batman drives quickly towards where the joker is stood but he just drives by. This gives us an insight to the character, it also creates a tense atmosphere as Batman gets closer and closer. Then you can hear the joker cackle as the scene fades out from the joker stood unharmed. The Dark Knight logo then fades in as the music comes to a climax. This leaves you as the audience on the edge of your seat yearning to know what happens. |
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