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Analysis of Cinematography in Psycho
Analysis of Cinematography in Psycho
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-en-scene of costume in this shot
is effective as shes nude, this shows her vulnerability due to how
exposed she is to the attacker.