Wednesday 7 October 2015

Ant Man (Activity 2-Freeze Frame)



In this shot I can see 2 people, one could be a villain and other good guy, or they could both be bad/good guys having a conversation of some sort. In the frame the 2 actors are positioned behind the desk with all the clutter and scientific equipment on it, the guy is positioned on the left which could mean that he had just entered through the door which implies that the room belongs to the man on the right. The artificial light with no natural light represents that they are either in a secret basement of sorts or it is in the evening, the light is supposed to revealed the characters expressions, as if the actor on the left had discovered something. The camera shot is a medium shot as the subjects are quiet close the camera which could mean that there's a serious conversation happening between these 2 actors, the angle is straight and its isn't canted at all. This frame tells a lot about the characters, The person on the right, as stated before is probably the owner of this room as the guy on the left is the closest to the door, but all the science equipment implies that he is wise and clever and knows how to operate science technology, but as the room doesn't look like as expensive or to the standards (as it is small and looks old fashioned and worn) as a typical lab, it could mean that the character on the left is either fired/got turned down by a science company, so he has to do his work in his home.
I think the camera is just in front of the desk to get full aspect of his room and to get the conversation happening in front of all the science equipment. In the room i think there's probably 3 cameras, 1 for over shoulder shot of both characters and the one in front of the desk as it is a conversation happening between these characters 2 show perspectives, By doing the desk shot allows the audience to analyse the film to find out more about the character on the right. Like I said before if the camera done an over the shoulder shot for the actor on the left might interesting because you'll see the conversation from the actor on the left's perspective and you'll see more of the room around him.The camera moves to the perspective  of the person who is listening to the other character talking an changes for long dialogue but when there's quick sentences, the shot in front of the desk is used. The time is likely be in the evening as there is only artificial light coming in and again for the same reason it is probably a basement due to the lighting, the setting is possibly quite serious as there is nothing t distract the audiences as the colours are dark and not vibrant which will draw the attention to the more clearer parts which is off the 2 characters talking about something important in the plot.The characters are positioned at the same height which shows there isn't something that means one has a higher status. But I would say the focus is on more the guy on the left as you can see most/all of his face rather the guy on the right which could mean the guy on the left is the protagonist, but we can see they are both on the same side as they are close together in the frame which means they have a relationship, these characters are both the good guys.
The attention is maintained by the lighting being always on the characters faces which pin points audiences to them and so they'll focus on what they are saying. From what the protagonist is wearing, a black T-shirt which could show he has had a dark past and is trying to make it right, as it is a superhero movie a T-shirt is a common piece of clothing for someone his age so he'll appeal to people in the audience, however for the man on the right, he is wearing a 2 piece which could mean he a practical man, yet wise and clever, and he is wearing glasses as well which stereo-typically symbolizes being highly educated/smart. Both characters give a relaxed vibe as the man in the right having his hands in his pockets and his jacket taken off means that he isn't to look overpowering, and the man on the protagonist looking defenseless and not looking like he is about to attack the man (not threatening), with his hand by his sides. Like I said before they are likely to be friends from being on the same level or they have a connection in someway but both are equal in status maybe the protagonist is higher up in status stereo-typically because he is younger and middle aged. The protagonist is the main focus of the frame as you can see a full facial view of him whereas you can't really see the other characters face, so the audience draws attention to him. This frame is crucial to the narrative as it shows the audience mostly a bit more information of the guy on the right as you are in his room so this scene is probably where talks about his plans and his past. 


3 comments:

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