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Analysis of Cinematography in Psycho
Analysis of Cinematography in Psycho
This is an extreme
close up of half of the victims face. Extreme close ups are even
more rarely used than close ups. The effect of an extreme close up
is to make the audience feel claustrophobic and even more
uncomfortable. This shot is also used to shows the subjects
expression in this case we can clearly see just from the mouth that
the victim is distressed and or in pain. The constant use of close ups
in this scene shows the action and reaction of the killer and the
victim. The wide mouth denoted in the shot connotes that the victim
is very shocked and scared due to the reveal of the killer.
This is a
medium high angled shot. High angled shots are used to make a
subject insignificant, in this case the victim is made to look
extremely weak as this is the point that she is being attacked. The
victims movement and gestures in this shot connotes that shes
powerless and frail, this is denoted by her posture in the shot. Her
head is down and shes using both arms to attempt to fight back
against the attacker making the audience empathise with the
victim. The setting of this shot is effective due to the fact that its
relatable to the audience. A bathroom has connotations of security
and safety due to the fact its in the safety of the victims own home.
This makes the victim seem vulnerable to the audience. The editing
used in this
shot is very
fast paced,
this is
effective as it
creates
tension for
the audience.
The mise-enscene of
costume in
this shot is
effective as
shes nude,
this shows
her
vulnerability due to how exposed she is to the attacker.