Useful Things and Useless People

Using an extreme close up gives the impression that whatever is being focused on, is significant; and it can foreshadow what will happen next. Plus, an extreme close up anticipates the audience and there is suspense in the air.

The camera was positioned this way for this particular scene, to exaggerate it. As well as, to indicate the scene's importance and emphasize it, to make sure the audience does not miss it.

Yes, there would be quite a difference if the camera was positioned somewhere else. This scene wouldn't be as important to the development of the story, and it would not create as much tension and suspense.

This transition shot was used to like I've said before, add emphasis on it's importance, and to kind of portrait what is about to happen next. Plus, since this "blood" scene was in slow-motion, that really made it obvious that this scene was major.

The scene would be less significant and there wouldn't really be any emphasis to support that. And, you wouldn't be able to say that this scene is crucial to the story line. This would be a big difference if the angle was changed.

The lighting affects the mood and atmosphere by acting like a reflection of a character's feelings; or by reflecting the mood meant for the actions in a scene. Like in this scene I am focusing on, Bella's blood had freed, and she is a house on vampires! The audience's mood should be anticipation, fear, suspense, etc. The atmosphere should be tight with tension and anxiety. The lighting helps create this and it adds to it too.

The setting establishes Bella by emphasizing that she does not belong. As in, she is in the home of vampires, while she is a defenseless human. That spells out danger! Even though she is welcome to their home, she can't really be sure who might lose control! Like Jasper maybe?

The sound used during this scene makes the viewers feel uneasy and nerve-racked. The sound wants the audience to feel this way as well as, create curiosity.

Well, before the extreme close up came, Bella actually said something like "Ow... Paper cut." She was the only one to speak at that moment, but I could tell that she was uncomfortable, because her voice was hesitant. She appeared to want to forget about it, but it wasn't working. Jasper was already charging toward her!

This next scene that I have chosen, is in the very beginning when the camera is looking over the ocean and bay.

This establishing shot used in this particular scene gives the audience the information that this is the setting where the story takes place. This camera angle is used to establish the locale after all!

The camera is positioned this way to give the audience a better view of the setting. To show them the environment in which the story will take place. If the camera was positioned differently, it wouldn't make much of a difference; except for the fact that you wouldn't be able to see the complete location.

This transition shot was used to begin the movie. Like many other movies, an establishing shot is used as an entrance for the movie. The camera shows you a full view of the site and gradually zooms in to an exact point. If a different transition was used, then this scene probably wouldn't be the very first in the movie; it most likely would not have begin the movie.

The lighting in this particular scene represents a normal day. If you watch the entire trailer, you'll see how the camera slowly zooms in, yet the lighting just stays the same. This symbolizes a normal day! The lighting is very important in capturing the atmosphere and mood that the director wants to have.

Though there aren't any character's in this scene, I can still use it to establish Bella. I mean, she lives in this town right? And during this shot, you can see the size of the town which fairly small. This tells me that, if a vampire was after Bella, it wouldn't be that hard to find her. Basically, the setting says that Bella could be an easy target; she lives in a dangerous environment.

The sound gives the impression that there is more than meets the eye. As in, what we see isn't all that is there. The sound gives the notion that there is something more about to happen.

There weren't any people in this scene, so of course, no one spoke!

I've chosen the scene where Bella is talking to Edward and asking for a kiss on her birthday.

This camera angle used during this specific scene, gave the information that Bella and Edward were VERY comfortable with each other. Considering what Bella was asking and how close the two were, you could tell from the angle and scene that the two were together. If you know what I mean.

The camera is positioned this way to create tension and suspense, as well as to show the intimacy going on. If the camera was positioned in another way, then, the feelings would be less intense, and the scene would not seem as tight and dramatic.

This transition shot is used to put emphasis on the emotions and intensity happening. As well as emphasize what Bella is saying.

If a different transition shot was used, then the scene would be less intimate and powerful. Plus, the emphasis put will be lost.

The lighting reflects Bella's unspoken feelings for Edward and her strong words. The lighting makes the atmosphere intense and the mood dark and suspense filled.

The setting establishes Bella's character by showing her deep relationship with Edward. As in, this is one example as to how she is always with him. They are very close because the two are almost always together, which of course, brings them closer.

The sound that is in the particular scene has a "deep" feel to it. The sound used, gives the impression that something extravagant is about to happen. It sends deep and serious emotions to the viewers.

Well, Bella says to Edward "Kiss me." By the way she says it, it sends the message that she is obsessed with him. Bella's voice is rigid whilst she says those very "interesting" words. Just the words themselves show Bella's obsession and need for Edward. Plus, you can tell by her facial expression that she is consumed with thoughts of him.

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