Friday 4 December 2009

The Golden Compass Film still Analysis

Here is the link to the film still, a shot from The Golden Compass...

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2604636160/tt0385752

This still is a high angle shot combined with a long shot. With this and her happy facial expression, it could signify that she is looking at something bigger than her. A long shot could connote the distance between the protagonist (the girl) and where the camera is, making her look even smaller. A high angle shot could signify a point of view shot because the audience are looking at the girl and she is looking back, maybe at a person or an animal.

The protagonist is in the middle of the frame which connotes she is an important character. The use of props such as her red coat make her stand out. Red connotes passion and love which could signify her passion or love for the person/animal she is looking up to.

High key lighting is used to see the mise-en scene clearly. This might be because there is a distinctive time period that helps create the setting of the film.


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