Tuesday 9 December 2008

Analysis of Still Images

Menace To Society


This image from Menace To Society is a close to show the actors facial expressions. The close up shows us that the man holding the gun has an angry face which shows that he may be doing something violent and harmful, this is also backed up by the gun in his hand. The man who has the gun pointed at looks scared and this shows us that he is the victim in this shot. also, we can see that this shot is set in a car becuase of the car roof and also the door behind the man. in addition, the lighting is high key which gives a natural look to the image and we know that this crime is happening during the day. Half of the actor's face who is holding the gun is in shadow which conotes that maybe he has a bad and good side to him.

Rush Hour 2

This still image of rush hour 2 is a medium shot to show the characters and also the surroundings in which they are in. The 2 main characters are seen to be getting a massage by chinese women and are in a massage parlour. Also, at the back there is a plant and the door seems to be chinese style, hinting that the film may be set in China or Japan. The characters facial expressions show that they are happy and relaxed, this is also presented through what they are wearing.

Scarface

This image of Scarface is a close up/ medium shot. The shot shows us the characters facial expression and also some of the surroundings for example liquor and cocaine. The character seems to be distraught and may have problems in life. Also, the fancy suit and smart clothing shows us that he is rich and very powerful. this is also showed through the way he is positioned in the big chair. The cocaine and liquor may suggest that he is a criminal and also a drug dealer who earns his money through selling cocaine. The close up also allows us to see cocaine on his suit which shows that he may be drugged up and has been sniffing cocaine.

Apocalypto

This image is a close up to show the characters pain and desperation. We can also see the background which seems to be the characters house and it is on fire. The character seems to be running away from danger and the facial expressions shows us that he is trying his hardest. the clothing shows us that the character is an African or is in a tribe and is the film seems to be set along time ago.

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