Bronson - Nicholas Winding Refn
The voyeuristic shot of Bronson a the start of the click panning from his feet to his head is very effective. It makes the audience feel as if they're examining him like an animal or something that's not human. I'd like to use a similar shot in my opening sequence to portray my 'devil' character as it will make him appear more hostile and less human.
The voyeuristic shot of Bronson a the start of the click panning from his feet to his head is very effective. It makes the audience feel as if they're examining him like an animal or something that's not human. I'd like to use a similar shot in my opening sequence to portray my 'devil' character as it will make him appear more hostile and less human.
Bronson - Nicolas Winding Refn
Charles Bronson, Played by Tom Hardy, in the film Bronson is a very powerful and aggressive character throughout the movie. However, in this scene he's shown as very weak. The high angle shot of him at 1:50 shows the despair and anguish he feels. This high angle shot and low key lighting make the audience feel sorry for him as he's so helpless. Since I have a character who needs to be show in a weak, despairing light and high angles will be good techniques to use.
Charles Bronson, Played by Tom Hardy, in the film Bronson is a very powerful and aggressive character throughout the movie. However, in this scene he's shown as very weak. The high angle shot of him at 1:50 shows the despair and anguish he feels. This high angle shot and low key lighting make the audience feel sorry for him as he's so helpless. Since I have a character who needs to be show in a weak, despairing light and high angles will be good techniques to use.
Watchmen Title Sequence
The editing in this is interesting. It's very typical of William Hoy(Editing) to use super slow motion creating an almost freeze frame with natural panning and tracking like he does in this sequence. He uses the same technique the film 300. It give a fictional impression to the audience which is fitting with the story of the film. Since my opening sequence will be fictional this could definitely be an option.
The editing in this is interesting. It's very typical of William Hoy(Editing) to use super slow motion creating an almost freeze frame with natural panning and tracking like he does in this sequence. He uses the same technique the film 300. It give a fictional impression to the audience which is fitting with the story of the film. Since my opening sequence will be fictional this could definitely be an option.
The Dark Knight Rises - Christopher Nolan
In this scene Bane played by Tom Hardy is shown in a very power way. At 1:46 there is a low angle show of him in low key lighting showing his power over Batman. The high angle shot give the audience the impression of power as it's as if they're looking up to him as an almost God like character. A low angle shot will be key in showing who's in control and where the power lies in my opening scene.
In this scene Bane played by Tom Hardy is shown in a very power way. At 1:46 there is a low angle show of him in low key lighting showing his power over Batman. The high angle shot give the audience the impression of power as it's as if they're looking up to him as an almost God like character. A low angle shot will be key in showing who's in control and where the power lies in my opening scene.
The Walking Dead
The mixture between the smooth panning shots and sped up, jolting shots such as one of the corridor at 0:15 create really effective juxtaposition. The sped up shot of the corridor give a manic, uneasy feeling to the audience as they anticipate something to happen which I find really effective. I feel using this speeding up effect would work really well in my opening to further add to the uneasy, unpredictable atmosphere.
The mixture between the smooth panning shots and sped up, jolting shots such as one of the corridor at 0:15 create really effective juxtaposition. The sped up shot of the corridor give a manic, uneasy feeling to the audience as they anticipate something to happen which I find really effective. I feel using this speeding up effect would work really well in my opening to further add to the uneasy, unpredictable atmosphere.