Camera Angles
This angle looks down on a character, often making them seem weak or powerless
What is a high angle shot?
A smooth camera movement that follows a character through a scene, often moving on a ______ or ______.
What is tracking? 1. Dolly 2. Track
The most commonly used editing technique in which one scene ends and a new one immediately begins
What is a cut?
Edward is often framed alone in large spaces to emphasize this...
What is his difference to everyone else?
Motif
What is a recurring element that has symbolic meaning and thematic ties?
A low-angle shot and its purpose
What is a camera angle that makes a character appear dominant or threatening, often used in conflict scenes (and victory!)
The tracking movement might follow Edward walking through the neighborhood, empashizing the ideas that...
What is his isolation or what is the feeling of being watched and crutinized?
Dissolve...
What is a gradual transition in which the end of one scene is superimposed over the beginning of a new one?
The uniform subburban houses visually represent this idea...
What is conformnity or uniformity? What is fear of standing out or drawing attention?
What is the outsider?
In the final confrontation with Jim, shifting between high and low angles helps reveal this...
What is a shift of power dynamic between the characters?
Hand-held and what is conveys...
What is a shaky or unstable camera movement meant to convey chaos, panic, and realism?
Flashbacks to Edward's creation primarily serve this purpose...
What is developing character and building empathy, connection and relatability with the audience?
The contrast between the dark and gothic mansion and the bright colorful suburbia symbolizes this...
What is the clash between the extraordinary and the ordinary?
What is the dual nature of creativity and destruction? (In other words...the same ability or force can produce something beautiful and meaningful, but also has the potential to cause harm or damage)
If Edward were filmed from a straight on eye-level angle, this effect would likely be reduced...
What is the sense of vulnerability or power imbalance?
Minimal camera movement in the mansion (still shots) scenes contributes to this mood...
What are stillness, loneliness, and peace?
What is a fade in/out?
Cluttered framing during the mob scene reflects this...
What is chaos or loss of control?
Edward's inability to physcially touch others without causing harm most strongly represents this deeper idea about human connection...
What is the barrier between desire for connection and the fear of hurting others?