Research into Cinematography-Scream 4
Cinematography is the way in which shots are used to create a relationship between the audience and the characters and it's used to show a wide selection of shots that is common to see in any thriller film. In this blog I will be discussing all the different camera shots based around the opening of Scream 4.
Firstly a close up shot is used by the director at the start of the scene when the brown haired women is speaking on the phone to the threatening unknown voice this builds up the speed of the conversation to form pressure and animosity. I believe the film director of Scream has used a close up to emphasise the frightened on the woman's face when the unknown voice is saying 'This is the last person your ever gonna see alive' this forms a sense of an unknowing feeling of what is going to happen next for her and this is a common theme within the thriller genre.This is related to the thriller genre as it represents suspense and chaotic drama at the start of the movie from the audience prospective is creates fear and a worried look on their faces.
Secondly a Point of View (POV) is used in the opening scene of scream 4 and this is when the phone rings on the floor. this certain point of view shot displays anxiety that is seen in both the characters and the audience there is also a high level of tension at this point because of the unknown mysterious voice that is ringing the phone for the second time in quick succession. In relation to the thriller genre it is clearly seen by the huge relevance of the phone ringing and this establishes a connection between the audience and the actors by because of the clear suspense of not knowing of want is going to happen next in the scene, this is seen by their facial expression. The POV shot creates a level of feeling towards the audience as they can relate to what has happened if they was in that situation.
A two shot camera angle is used when the door bell rings and the two female actors scream at this point. The two shot focuses on the actors because they are expected to open the door, this shows they are in a state of panic because no one was at the door in the dim dark outside location of this house . The low key lighting at this certain point creates suspense because you expect somebody to be at the door. In the audience prospective they'd be expected to be shocked straight away but this is conventional because the shock happens dramatically after when you are least expecting it.
Furthermore a mid shot is used when the brown haired female girl in the yellow goes to open the door and we see her showing the other female actor in the purple showing her with a sigh of relief. A mid shot is used in this situation to display the confidence on the actor as it creates the high status of the character that is involved also as she is confident when finding out no one is there because of the phone call they received seconds before answering it 'if you open this door this is the last person your going to see'. This is related to the thriller genre because the audience would expect the suspected killer to be at the door when she opens it. When the killer isn't at the door it demonstrates an unexpected twist in this current scene. It keeps the audience in no possibility of what is going to happen.
In addition a low angle shot is seen when the camera is facing up towards the 'ghostface' (Killer) this shot is to target that the killer is indeed very threatening and violent towards the blonde women also it indicates the increased power and status. The low angle shot is related to the thriller genre by the audience feeling shock and uncertainty towards the victim, for the audience it creates insecurity and hesitancy towards this scene at this moment. The low angle shot is used to create the danger of the killer at this point to show that he is indeed a murderer.
To summerise there are many uses of different camera angles that intrigue the audience into watching the thriller Scream. I believe the film directors implement several different cinematography aspects to keep the audience in suspense and to shock them when they are least expecting it. Furthermore our groups thriller sequence will try to include the POV shots as we feel it's a great way to have a close relationship between the audience and the characters.
Secondly a Point of View (POV) is used in the opening scene of scream 4 and this is when the phone rings on the floor. this certain point of view shot displays anxiety that is seen in both the characters and the audience there is also a high level of tension at this point because of the unknown mysterious voice that is ringing the phone for the second time in quick succession. In relation to the thriller genre it is clearly seen by the huge relevance of the phone ringing and this establishes a connection between the audience and the actors by because of the clear suspense of not knowing of want is going to happen next in the scene, this is seen by their facial expression. The POV shot creates a level of feeling towards the audience as they can relate to what has happened if they was in that situation.
A two shot camera angle is used when the door bell rings and the two female actors scream at this point. The two shot focuses on the actors because they are expected to open the door, this shows they are in a state of panic because no one was at the door in the dim dark outside location of this house . The low key lighting at this certain point creates suspense because you expect somebody to be at the door. In the audience prospective they'd be expected to be shocked straight away but this is conventional because the shock happens dramatically after when you are least expecting it.
Furthermore a mid shot is used when the brown haired female girl in the yellow goes to open the door and we see her showing the other female actor in the purple showing her with a sigh of relief. A mid shot is used in this situation to display the confidence on the actor as it creates the high status of the character that is involved also as she is confident when finding out no one is there because of the phone call they received seconds before answering it 'if you open this door this is the last person your going to see'. This is related to the thriller genre because the audience would expect the suspected killer to be at the door when she opens it. When the killer isn't at the door it demonstrates an unexpected twist in this current scene. It keeps the audience in no possibility of what is going to happen.
In addition a low angle shot is seen when the camera is facing up towards the 'ghostface' (Killer) this shot is to target that the killer is indeed very threatening and violent towards the blonde women also it indicates the increased power and status. The low angle shot is related to the thriller genre by the audience feeling shock and uncertainty towards the victim, for the audience it creates insecurity and hesitancy towards this scene at this moment. The low angle shot is used to create the danger of the killer at this point to show that he is indeed a murderer.
To summerise there are many uses of different camera angles that intrigue the audience into watching the thriller Scream. I believe the film directors implement several different cinematography aspects to keep the audience in suspense and to shock them when they are least expecting it. Furthermore our groups thriller sequence will try to include the POV shots as we feel it's a great way to have a close relationship between the audience and the characters.
You have shown a basic understanding of different camera shots and their purpose, as well as describing what you see in each one.
ReplyDeleteYou have not related your points back to the audience enough.
To improve your post you need to:
1) Make sure you use the PEER format throughout and relate your points back to the relationship built between the audience and characters
2) Explain what the shots create and how they are used
3) Be careful not to cross over into mise-en-scene (paragraph 3)
4) Include screen shots for each point
5) Read through your work to check for spelling, grammar etc.
You have mentioned the audience's reaction and sometimes the relationship built between them and the characters. Try and think carefully about what each shot/angle shows and why they want to show these specific things.
ReplyDelete1) Make sure you talk about the relationship built with characters and the audience
2) Explain why you are shown certain things at certain times and its affect
3) Read through and check the spelling and clarity of your work
4) Include screen shots