domingo, 10 de abril de 2011

Mise-en-scene work in group 8-04-11


In this photo we wanted to represent the ages St. George's has on its name; we trying showing this through this picture in many ways. One of the ways in which we tried to expose this feature of age, was by taking the photo in black and white. The feeling of black and white takes you back to the times were color in film didn't exist, this is why this color scheme is so effective. Also, by taking a picture of these two sinks; shows first of all how they look to be warred down and missing pieces of tile. As the viewer can understand by this, is that time has token a toll on this and that shows how it has some years to it. The angle in which the photo is taken and the fact that its from up above, is trying to show a sense of awkwardness, like they're not meant to be there but in fact they are.

lunes, 4 de abril de 2011

Mise-en-scene in "Rear window"

A) In the opening scene in "rear window," we can analyze and understand so many things through the mise-en-scene that goes through this scene. At first glance we can see how this film starts in an urban area in an apartment building. We go seeing more after each curtain is pulled up, this lets us absorb more the feeling of this urban setting. As the camera goes out of this rear window it engulges you with this complex of apartaments surrounding the cameras shot. As it moves through and shows the other building the "normal" life goes waking up and the normal life comes to life. 

"The last Emperor" Review



In this classic shot, we can take in and see how the different elements in film kick in, in this shot.
The camera, here is taking a far shot which lets you see all the mise-en-scene and lets you have a view of the enourmous size this chinese palace gives you. In this scene shot, you can see how there is a sign of obedience and oreder and how all these characters are in clean lines all sitting the correct way and showing a sign of  respect to their leader "emperor" in this case. The buildings in the background, represent a sign of something old and ancient culture, you can come to understand that this is somewhat of a palace or a special place to these people. Also, the different colors that the people have makes another sign of order and the carriage in the middle which is a color of importance (gold) showing that someone important is inside it. This can show us how this shot from "the last emperor" makes it become a classic shot.