Cinematography

Extracts from different eras.

Going My Way (1944)

It was directed by Leo McCarey and the cinematographer was Lionel Lindon. The extract is all in one setting. The first shot is from an outsider's perspective as it is a long shot and is a distant away from the characters. Also no one is looking at the camera so the audience are aware that they are seen as observers.

There is a long part in the extract where there is a point of view shot. This point of view shot is with the children who are looking directly at the man. It is seen as a point of view shot by a reverse shot which shows the children then the camera turns to the older character. This permits the audience with an identification with the boys as they are put into their perspective. It also creates a sense of respect shown to the man as all their eyes are focused on him. This connotes he has high authority and wisdom.

American Graffiti (1973)

The film was directed by George Lucas and the cinematography was done by Ron Eveslage. The camera movement is began by panning towards both cars. There is a long shot of both cars where they are both from the same distance from the camera. This allows the audience to compare the styles of the two cars as it relates to the personalities of the characters. As one is stylish and newer then the other is may connote that this character may get the better of the other.

For most of the extract the camera is in front of the two cars and is almost like the cars are following the camera. This makes it seem as if they are coming towards the audience. Therefore it allows them to feel involved in the particular scene and also take more of an interest.