Essays on Cinematography Page 59

“Precious” – Movie Poster The aspect of belonging featured in the movie poster for the new film “Precious” is the concept of isolation within society, demonstrated through the single character depicted throughout the whole frame, as well as the other various visual techniques used. Through the visual and textual form of communication used to convey…

This paper describes the basic principles of traditional 2D hand drawn animation and their application to 3D computer animation. After describing how these principles evolved, the individual principles are detailed addressing their meanings in 2D hand drawn animation and their application to 3D computer animation. This should demonstrate the importance of these principles to quality…

The film “Gideon’s Trumpet” is about an elderly man, Clarence Earl Gideon, who is accused of breaking into the pool room and stealing money from the machines. Gideon was given two trials. The two trials differed in many ways; one of the trials was obviously unfair due to it not being constitutional according to the…

After an extensive search, I eventually located a version of this movie on YouTube that filled me with immense happiness. The entire film was accessible, complete with subtitles. While I cannot remember if it was shown during one of my classes before, I am appreciative to have stumbled upon and watched it at present. My…

In Night by Elie Wiesel, the horror of war is displayed through a terrifying account of a Nazi death camp horror that turns a young Jewish boy into an agonized witness to the death of his family, his innocence, and his God. Night is similar to All Quiet on the Western Front in a number…

            Oliver Stone’s 1995 film “Nixon” presents a bio-pic of the former President which offers elements of detailed historical realism as well as “poetic” (or even psychedelic) experimentation which is clearly the product of subjective conjecture on behalf of Stone and his collaborators. Purporting to trace Nixon’s entire life from cradle to the grave, Stone’s…

In August 2009, the guys faced a challenge in choosing a name and eventually settled on Big Time Rush, which is a hockey term. They signed a record deal later that year. On November 29, 2009, their debut single with the same name was released on iTunes and achieved early success. The single was also…

According to the dictionary, in the film the term 3-D or (3D) is used to describe any visual presentation system that attempts to maintain or recreate moving images of the third dimension, the illusion of depth as seen by the viewer. The technique usually involves filming of two images simultaneously, with two cameras positioned side…

The Glass Menagerie, written in the forties, is a relatable play for today’s audience without a specific date. It addresses the issue of disabilities by portraying Laura’s self-consciousness about her disability. However, society treats individuals with disabilities like anyone else. Throughout the plot, Laura develops from being timid and afraid to trusting people more. In…

All societies have a basic structure, and in order to function well with others, a person must conform to the laws and regulations of said society. In the novels Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey, a variety of themes are discussed, with the major theme being…