Joeb's A2 Media Blog: January 2014

DOTD 1979 Image Analysis Page 3

I decided to use this shot mainly due to the fact that it gives you an indication of the ‘auteur’ style for this film. I think that this shot has definitely been exaggerated and it is presented with a close up shot to emphasise this.

Some people may find this uncomfortable to watch and that is what the ‘auteur’ has probably tried to achieve with his mise-en-scene. The ‘gore’ is quite explicit but also slightly un-realistic; the shot is also presented in low-key lighting which also creates tension.

DOTD 1979 Image Analysis Page 2

This shot gives you an indication of the setting and the extent of the zombies surrounding the characters. I think that the angle of the shot is also important as it shows a sense of power mainly due to the camera looking down at the zombies. I think that how wide the shot is also has been used to emphasise how many zombies are within the mall itself.

This shot gives you an indication of the size of the mall; with that in mind it shows the sheer mass of zombies which essentially makes the mall space look not so safe. The zombies are also heading in one direction which suggests that they are going towards somebody.

The identity of the zombies is also unknown due to the distance of the shot which gives them some form of power.

DOTD 1979 Image Analysis Page 1

This image is a really effective shot mainly because it affects the audience in different ways. Some people may shudder when watching this scene and I think that is what the ‘Auteur’ has tried to accomplish. The shot can be considered as a medium shot and has been taken at this distance mainly so that the head explosion fits within the shot.

I think that the extent of this shot has been exaggerated as it follows the context of the rest of the film and it is the ‘auteur’ style of filmmaking. The lighting within this shot also emphasises the bright red blood used for the head explosion.

DOTD 2004 Image Analysis Page 3

I really like this shot mainly because of the angle that it is shot at. I like the fact that the angle is a wide shot, showing the surroundings and a large amount of zombies coming towards the camera.

The phallic weapon used connotes power towards the zombies; this gives the characters a sense of hope as well mainly because the weapon is their saviour.

The over the shoulder shot connotes power as well because it makes you feel that you are being protected as you feel as though you are standing behind the character Michael.

DOTD 2004 Image Analysis Page 2

This image connotes power mainly due to the fact that the American flag covers the right hand side of the shot. I believe that this is also relating to the 9/11 bombings mainly because it is suggesting that America as a country is strong and it symbolises freedom. Within this scene they are escaping from the zombie apocalypse on a boat which also relates to the flag.

Another thing that is also powerful from this scene is the fact that there are mixed raced characters together helping one another suggesting that America is even stronger as a nation and that it can overcome what has happened.

DOTD 2004 Image Analysis Page 1

I think that this image is one of the most important aspects of the film mainly due to the fact that it has a good meaning. Being released just 3 years after the 9/11 bombings the reasoning behind the virus was supposedly caused by people from the Middle East. The angle of the shot also shows power over the people which may also relate to religion.

Basically this whole image relates to religion; there is music playing in the background “Johnny Cash – The man comes around” which gives a large indication as to what the film director is trying to say about this topic.

Psycho Image Analysis Page 3

This shot of the Bates Motel from Psycho gives you an indication of how the setting is dark and quite creepy looking. Your eyes seem to draw towards the house in the top left corner mainly because of the bright lighting coming from the windows.

The house to the top left of the image is also looking down at the Motel and Marion connoting misery and giving it power. The rain also adds to the atmosphere also adding to the misery through the use of pathetic fallacy.

How dark the image is also follows Hitchcocks style of mise-en-scene and cinematography; as a whole it sets the unsettling theme and makes the image more mysterious.

Psycho Image Analysis Page 2

I feel that this shot is one of the best shots throughout the whole film mainly due to the angle. This shot has a good sense of power as it is overlooking the killer (Norman) and the victim (Arbogast). Another effective point is that because the angle of the shot is so high you are unable to tell if the killer is Norman or not.

The low-key lighting also adds to the unsettling atmosphere by leaving the audience feeling uneasy as to what will happen next. The “phallic weapon” is also the brightest object within the shot which also represents a sense of power.

The position of Arbogast above the stairs makes the audience feel shocked mainly because they can probably guess what is going to happen.

Psycho Image Analysis Page 1

This photo is from the shower scene and I would say that this is probably the most important scene throughout the whole film. This image is effective mainly due to the fact that the “killer” has power; the angle of the shot shows this because it is a close up with a “phallic weapon” raised above the camera.

The shower water is running which could connote misery through the use of pathetic fallacy; this shot also dark as well, especially Norman. This low-key lighting gives the audience a sense of shock which could also relate to “power”.

This image is an example of how Hitchcock uses his auteur style to create a powerful effect on the viewer by using mise-en-scene and cinematography.