For a more in-depth analysis of the visual elements, POV and the literary style, see my previous blog posts:
The Visual Elements of the Film Adaptation of: Of Mice and Men 1. Ca mera movement/Framing: Two techniques are used in the film to immerse the viewer in story. The first is the use of hand-held camera. These are used sparingly as they are not to disorient the viewer (unlike in thriller or action movies), but to create the illusion of being a part of the film. When the characters are crouching in a river to hide at the beginning of the movie, the hand-held camera used, along with its height (placement), imitate the point of view of a person; the slight shakiness of the frame mimics the shakiness a person crouching in a river would have; the height at which the camera is placed is at eye level. The second technique is obstructing the shot. Using elements of the environment, whether it's a tree branch or a door frame, the shots are partially blocked, as if we are an observer present at the scene and not a viewer watching the work of a professional camer...
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ReplyDeleteExcellent, beautiful ppt, the conclusion could have been a bit richer
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Excellent, super well explained