Cinematography Flashcards
What type of shot introduces us to Guido and Joshua in the opening sequence ?
Long
What does Joshua’s voiceover introduce ?
A tragic story about love
What is the effect of the medium shot in the countryside opening scene ?
Provides us more character information about Guido aswell as allowing us to see his comic performance
What is the result of the openings close up shots?
Allows us to see Guido’s comic reactions and his expressive characters aswell as attempt to develop an emotional allegiance between spectator a Guido - essential to the effect of the film
What does the camera movement encourage in the conservatory scene ?
Closer spectator allegiance and produces a magical effect as Joshua is revealed
What manner does the tracking mid shot show in the conservatory scene?
Shows a slow romantic manner
What reinforces the theme of love ?
The sense of magical romance and uplifting revealing of their child
