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Wednesday 14 September 2016

HW 1b - Reflections on my film still (BLK)

  • The magnifying glass and dimly lit setting signify the mystery genre
  • We put the mini light behind the lantern to appear as though the lantern was lighting the scene, as well as having an MCU of the magnifying glass. We also closed all the curtains and turned off all the lights that we could to achieve a contrast in the lighting of the setting.
  • The contrast between the light of the lantern (a prop of the character), and the darkness of the surroundings, shows that the character is out of place in the setting, and that there is conflict between the setting and the character, a convention of the genre. This is extended by the magnifying glass that the character is holding, which shows how he has to figure something out, working with and against the setting. Also, the closeness of the hand and the lanterns as well as the dark background could connote danger and mystery in the scene.
  • I think that the lighting is the best part of our shot, as it makes the scene seem dimly lit and mysterious, portraying both the genre, and the mysterious narrative plot. It also sets the mood and connotes nighttime, which could signify danger or trespassing, emphasising suspense and tension in the scene.
  • In hindsight I would have had the framing slightly different, with the magnifying glass more in the middle and closer to the camera, making the framing a CU, rather than an MCU. This would mean that the focus is the clue under the magnifying glass, easily visible for the audience. Also, I feel the shot doesn't have a clear focal point, as the magnifying glass is almost pointing to the lantern, which draws the audiences eye towards the lantern, rather than the main focus. Lastly, I think we could have created better lighting by choosing a location with a darker background, or by covering up more windows. This would have extended the genre conventions and made the overall tension and narrative more realistic and believable for the audience.

2 comments:

  1. An excellent analysis and reflections Noa. Strong use of technical terms although I'm not in agreement about the magnifying glass being framed in a close-up. I do agree though about your ideas for improvements, and I have a few suggestions too!

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  2. An excellent analysis and reflections Noa. Strong use of technical terms although I'm not in agreement about the magnifying glass being framed in a close-up. I do agree though about your ideas for improvements, and I have a few suggestions too!

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