How does tone work in a film? The tone is the brightness in a film. there are 3 things that affect visual tone; lighting, exposure, art direction. Lighting is how you choose to light the scene, Exposure is how much light you let into a camera and art direction is how much tonal difference there is in set dressing, props and wardrobe. All these things can help show the mood in a scene. In a scene from the movie, 'The Godfather' tone is used by making a dark and shadowy setting inside an office where the actors discuss death and stuff while outside where a wedding is taking place it's brightly lit giving us a much happier mood. Directors are able to control the feeling of a scene by using tone.
How does the over-the-shoulder shot work? An over the shoulder shot can show a connection between characters. While and over-the-shoulder shot gives viewers a subconscious sense of connection, single shots create an emotional disconnection. In a scene I watched (forgot what movie it was from) a dolly shot is used to visually show the disconnection happening. The ending of this scene ends with the man in the scene sharing the camera with a waiter showing he has a connection whereas the lady in the scene is shown in a single shot close up giving the audience the impression that she is alone.
How does film blocking work in film? Film blocking is the precision staging of actors in a performance. When it comes to blocking there are three aspects used. These aspects being space, shapes and lines. When film blocking using shapes there are 3 main shapes used, circles, squares and triangles. Circles can make the audience feel safer, Squares create limited space making it seem like someone is boxed in while triangles are sharp giving a more aggressive feel. Film blocking can be used to make things, such as a conversation between to characters, more interesting. It can also be used to tell us what is really going on.
How does camera movement work in film? Camera movement is how a camera is directed. A whip pan is when the camera quickly flips (it's like quickly turning your head) and it creates a jolt of energy where a slow pan is the same but done at a slower pace giving the viewers time to take in the landscape of a scene A tilt shot is when a shot tilts (shocking) and is used to reveal something to the audience or to grab our attention. Dolly zoom is when a camera slowly zooms in and is used to show an intense internal experience of a charterer. A Steadicam shot is different from a dolly shot as the camera is stabilised on the camera operated it gracefully glides within a space. A hand-held shot is similar to a Steadicam shot but is shakier creating more anxiety for the viewer.
How is the contrast used in the film? Contrast can be used to turn a good script into a good visual. In Spike Jonze's apple home pod ad contrast is used as at the beginning darkness is the overpowering visual effect until the character interacts with the home pod and it then becomes a bright and colourful scene. He does this to show us how someone restricted breaks free.
How is the dutch tilt used? A dutch tilt can create an uneasy and disturbing feeling, signalling to the viewer that something is wrong. A Dutch tilt is where the camera has a noticeable tilt on the x-axis of the screen. This tilt was created by the german expressionist in the early 1900s. When using a dutch tilt you need to identify, consider and enhance the moment. To enhance your shot you consider how tilted your camera is, the angle used your lens focal length and your depth of field.
How do visual motifs work in film? A motif is any reoccurring elements that have a symbolic significance in a story. They are important as they ensure the story is able to operate on more than one level. According to the video I watch great work of art is made if you can keep coming back to it and still find greater depth.
How does a POV or POT shot work? A POV shot is a shot where the audience has the point of view of the character. This hooks viewers in as we are able to see key moments through the eyes of the actors. A POT is when is similar to POV but instead of seeing what he sees we get a sense of a thought they are having. Point of thought shows can allow the viewers to share a moment with the character as we can feel their thoughts. These are important to grabbing and drawing the audience in making the movie makes more meaningful and personal.
How does the insert shot work in film? An insert shot is an isolated shot that focuses on a specific detail. this shows critical information to the viewer. The three main aspects of an insert shot are colour, composition and timing. Composition helps the viewer get the feeling. Colour is used to draw the audience into specific points within the insert shot. The length you dwell on an insert shot helps show the meaning.
How does production design work in the film? The overall visual look of the scene. Production design sets the movie mood, character and themes.
How does colour work in film? Colours can have a psychological effect on the audience. There are three factors that determine the colour. The first one being Hue, this is the colour itself. The second factor is saturation which is the intensity of the colour and Brightness being the last factor, this is how light or dark a colour is. In the movie 'The Matrix' the hue is mostly green due to it being set in digital matrix and viewers often associate green with coding and hacking. The green in this movie also gives us a sickly feel matching the world the movie is set in. Some movies desaturate the colour out of them. This gives a cold, raw and gritty look. Brightness can create a contrast within the film.
How does establish shot work in film? An establishing shot establishes the scene of the movie. This hot can be used to show the relationship between the subject and the location. As well as establishing a location, they also establish the tone of the movie. Establishing shots can be expensive due to the fact that it shows the viewer everything
