Analytical Studies - The Genius of Moving Image.
What is the role of a cinematographer in film making?
The job role of a cinematographer is to aid the story line of a film by working closely with the director to get a better understanding of the storyline. A cinematographer uses skills to draw the viewer’s attention to the story line such as lighting and composition, another skill is to enlighten visual images to help the storyline throughout the film, this requires the cinematographer to be a good colourist. A cinematographer usually has knowledge of photography so they can understand lighting, exposure, colour and B&W.
2. Why did Roman Polanski insist on using and-held camera in the film china town
Roman Polanski used hand held cameras to intimidate the character and to bring an original way to shoot a film with a hand held camera. He also wanted to film an old story in a modern way. At that time experimenting with camera techniques was starting to develop because of new lens and other camera equipment.
3. In the Raging Bull why was the fight scene filmed at different speeds?
The film raging bull was filmed in different speeds because the director wanted grasp the emotional part of the story, he also wanted to connect with the audience so that they can visually understand what it is happening.
4. Who is the cinematographer for the film Apocalypse Now, and what is his philosophy?
Vittorio Storaro is the cinematographer of apocalypse now. His philosophy was that cinematography was a common art form and it is not expressed by one person, it is expressed with the people who are involved in making in the film.
5. Name two films that use colour in a very symbolic way and describe what they suggest
