The camera is obviously a major component in production, but
its role in the aesthetic aspect of film is often understated. I never quite
realized, until now, how much thought needs to be put into every detail of the
framing and angle. Second to the content, the camera enables the audience
inside the story, with an outside point of view. The mood and environment is
captured and conveyed through the varying techniques, which must be used diversely
and fittingly as to maintain the interest of the audience. There truly must be
a firm understanding between the director and cameraman; it’s essential that
they are on the same page in order to accomplish a cohesive piece of film work.
The camera angle and focus changes with the physical and emotional environment of a scene. If the job is done right, the transitions should be subtle and cohesive. Sometimes the artistic hand becomes too heavy, for example in the Hunger Games. The intended effect of the shaky camera was probably to add to chaotic atmosphere, but in turn left the audience annoyed and even dizzy or sick in some cases.
The camera angle and focus changes with the physical and emotional environment of a scene. If the job is done right, the transitions should be subtle and cohesive. Sometimes the artistic hand becomes too heavy, for example in the Hunger Games. The intended effect of the shaky camera was probably to add to chaotic atmosphere, but in turn left the audience annoyed and even dizzy or sick in some cases.
The link is the title sequence for the show "Dexter." Most of the video is extreme close-ups. The article stresses the importance of specifying what part of the subjects should be defined, and in this clip the ECUs are very focused. The art of it is that when the camera is so close, it emphasizes the similarities in Dexter's morning routine, and his murder routine. It makes something so ordinary seem sinister.
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