This is most likely because they are a combination of the two different mediums. Therefore, despite not relating this to the Film’s context, it would be surprising to known this interpretation would fit well had context been involved in this post.As you can see, I like writing motion picture soundtracks. Where, the lyrics they sing unify them in their suffering and their desire to overcome what their facing. The lighting shows each character to be conflicted by internal issues or by reacting to their current surroundings. The Camera brings us towards the characters as if the camera was a person walking towards the characters/being in their personal space. Overall, we can now condense what we have seen through what has been described. Therefore, lyrics like the one sung evidently show that despite the characters are distant from each other, they all share the same desire to change, Aimee Mann’s song does that as an important sound bridge. In terms of the lyrics, they are a gateway to understanding their desires to stop: “ No it’s going to stop, till you wise up” suggesting that the problems each character facing will end once they sort out their current situations. Here, this shows how the characters are united, despite not meeting, in singing a song that reflects their general, present feelings. In terms of relation to the Characters, all of them sing it individually despite their parts connecting. Where, the Music from the soundtrack comes from Aimee Mann’s “Wise Up”. Therefore, it is clear that lighting is used to capture the struggle the Characters feel inside.įinally, we get to the soundtrack.
In his room, it is all dark and his eyes are, cheekbones are slightly darkened, to show his face in an eerie manner, his attention towards the stress of his work. However, Stanley’s face shows hopelessness. Theoretically, a majorly lit face is supposed to indicate a positive connotation. In terms of Lighting, it is clear that it shows much of his face. In the other 2 cases of how Lighting is used differently when shined at Stanley Spector, all alone in a library room. In addition, especially with no one else in the room (except the audience veering through the lens) proves that the only problems they are facing is inside themselves. Archetypical, this can suggest that most of the characters listed people who are facing internal conflicts within themselves. are all shown with divided faces, one side being lit and the other darkened. For example, Claudia Wilson, Officer Jim Kurring, Jimmy Gator, Linda Partridge and Frank T.J. Body Language can tell more than words and lighting captures that. In terms of Lighting, it has high utility in highlighting the face and showing the face in a different manner. Thus, the Cinematography shows these people in a sombre manner, for the audience, through the lens, to share in their company.
In term’s of Hitchcock’s Rule, there is significant reason why the camera chooses to focus on these character’s in the form of a close-up. From my perspective, I would say that most of the shots are POV shots, that suppose to embody the audience being placed in a position to see these character’s in their personal space. For example, some shots have the camera move from the side of a car, through a doorway and 2 shots (from the first character to the last character) where we are already in the presence of the character. However, it is way the camera goes in to the characters. In Magnolia, it is clear that all shots, on each of the 8 characters, can be classed as tracking shots going into their direction. You can see this happen throughout the video. For One, Cinematography is how we frame the subject and Camera movement can be defined as how we approach the subject. However, I wish to analyse the Cinematography, Lighting, Soundtrack in order to build an overall picture of who the characters are, what are they doing and why are they doing what they’re doing. I hope you enjoy.įirst, it should be emphasised the important correlation between Camera Movement and C inematography. In addition, I will not focus on the context on the Film.
Being a Film Student back in Sixth Form, one of the Film’s I watched during that 2-year period and hit home for me was P.T Anderson’s Magnolia. In particular, I will be analysing the moving scene where Aimee Mann’s sombre soundtrack “ Wise Up” is being sung by all main characters at a pivotal point in the Movie Plot.