Monday, August 1, 2011

Random Questions

(4:20) How are camera angles used when Joshua says 'Thank you' (not in German)? Which angles are used to view each of the characters? What does each of these angle signify?


High angle shot of Joshua, then low angle shot on the guard. This signifies the power difference between Joshua and the Guard. Joshua being very weak and the Guard very strong
(4:45) What shot distance and angle is used to show Guido's concern for Joshua when the German waiter leaves the room? Describe the composition)

Eye Level, Medium shot. This shows his facial expression and body language. The shot almost asks the question what is the hero going to do next?


(4:46) How is shot of Guido contrasted to the shot of the German waiter walking away to tell someone what has just happened? Describe the composition and compare it to the previous shot of a concerned Guido.

The difference is the posture. The Germans are to act more stiff and ridged. The Germans have use of symmetry and they are basically to act organised, perfect and balanced. While Guido was just disfigured


(5:02-05) How is the shot of the German's contrasted to that of Guido teaching the children to say 'Thank You'?



Guido is more slouched and more levelled with the German kids. While the Germans are shown as serious, ridged, stiff and balanced



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