Monday, 29 September 2014

Essay plan

Define the term:

Genre: the style or category of art, music or lit. Conventions in the film. Sci fi. Action film : explosions/fight scenes : slow motion. Thriller: detective. Crime scene: thriller 

Style: the particular way in which something to done; manner or way. Comic book style: slow motion etc. action film masked /caped man. 

Themes: the ideas that are presented throughout the story/ film narrative 

Narrative: the way the story of the film 
Voyeurism: the idea of spying on someone. Usually relating to the male gaze. 

Describe the example in relation to MES and cinematography:

Genre (MES) : the way it's filmed etc can portray how it fits into a genre etc explosions. 
costume; typical black clothing etc, masked 
Location/setting: bit city
Lighting: dark/dim lighting portrays the unknown, bright explosions to highlight etc 
Colour : dark usually black signifies mystery 
Props: red roses, symbolising, mask is never taken off 
Casting performance: mysterious, damsel 
Blocking: centre of shot -V, lots of close ups 
Hair make up : masked, Evie lose her hair at the end 

Cinematography 
Genre: close ups: intensity. The film is not a typical sci fi film as it does not convey typical sci fi objects like spaceships, because of this the film conveys a sense of realism, which helps to convey the message across that this could happen to you the audience. 
Long shots
Blocking 

Style :
Dark lighting, shading of the face etc creating suspense and tension = mystery
Low angle shot= power 

Themes: irony : background images of government propaganda 
Violence/terrorism : explosions and fighting scenes 
Symbolism: red flower appears throughout 
Revenge
Corruption 


Narrative : non linear narrative: flashbacks. Portrays the character, themes and style. Before Evie is almost raped, he is portrayed as dark and mysterious this conveys his character. 

Voyeurism: spying cinematography, at beginning we feel like we are spying of Evie and V getting ready etc. links to the cameras in the streets etc. point of view shots 




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