Movie Effects

This week in class we talked about and went over the effects the camera angle and other aspects of film have on the way the viewer interprets it. We watched video clips from the shinning along with other classic films to show these effects and connect them with our readings on what their purpose entails. For instance in the shinning most scenes have a red or yellowish tint to it to show a sense of ominous. It is almost like there is a lens on the camera to faintly display these colors. Even though it is faint, it is still very noticeable when you know it is there. It is possible that you may have to watch it once more after discovering the tints, but once you notice them, it begins to stick out in every scene. Also, in the very beginning scene of the shinning, the camera's view is up high in the sky following a car going up into the mountains displaying an effect known as deep space. This is also what my image that I have chosen is a picture of and representing. The camera is actually in a helicopter to get this particular angle and view. It shows beyond the concentrated image giving a sense of deep space, hence the name. You can actually see the shadow of the helicopter, in which the camera is present shooting the shot, in part of one of the scenes. This was not meant to be a part of the film but accidentally happened. This is called an editing error. Lighting was another part of our focus in this weeks class. We watched a classic film, which it's tittle has slipped my mind, that was in black and white and the scene we watched was supposed to be in the outside night. There was a triangle lighting set up along with an additional light on top of the actors to represent the moon shinning on top of them. I love the way films are interpreted and use these effects that I would have never know if I hadn't taken this class. It is definitely an interesting subject.
--Coulter