True Grit Film Analysis
Analysis of True Grit Trailer
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Western as a genre is widely known for the use of a variety of camera angles and shots to enhance action. A 2010 western film directed by the Cohen Brothers and called True Grit is distinct for its interesting plot and cinematographic language. The directors masterfully use various camera angles and shots in order to enrich cinematographic language of their film.
The Cohen brothers use different camera shots that serve different purposes. The directors use Extreme Wide Shot (EWS) at 0:25 in order to establish the setting of the film. The audience sees a cloud of dust caused by a train that has just disappeared from the shot. Thus, a viewer …show more content…
The Cohen brothers use low camera angle to present Tom Chaney at 0:32 and to give the audience the impression that he is powerful and dominant over the others. In the shot, Chaney raises his head and the camera follows his head. Thus, the directors create an impression that his power over the others is instantly growing. The directors use eye-level camera angle at 1:56 instead of high one in order to demonstrate that Mattie is not that weak as she might appear to be in her situation. In this scene, Chaney says to the girl that he do not regret that he shot her father. In the shot, the girl is scared and angry, and looks at Chaney up; however, she does not show her fear to her enemy. As usual, the filmmakers use high camera angle when showing victims and hostages; however, the Cohen brothers use a neutral one in order to show that Mattie is different from ordinary victims. The directors use high camera angle at 2:19 in order to show helplessness and powerlessness of Cogburn’s victim. In this scene, the man lies on the ground and desperately asks Cogburn to help him, but he is implacable. Thus, the directors demonstrate the similarity of characters with the use of different camera angles.
Thus, the Cohen brothers masterfully use different camera angles and shots in order to enrich cinematographic language of their film. They use EWS and OSS as well as low, eye-level and high camera angles
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Institutional Affiliation Analysis of True Grit Trailer
Western as a genre is widely known for the use of a variety of camera angles and shots to enhance action. A 2010 western film directed by the Cohen Brothers and called True Grit is distinct for its interesting plot and cinematographic language. The directors masterfully use various camera angles and shots in order to enrich cinematographic language of their film.
The Cohen brothers use different camera shots that serve different purposes. The directors use Extreme Wide Shot (EWS) at 0:25 in order to establish the setting of the film. The audience sees a cloud of dust caused by a train that has just disappeared from the shot. Thus, a viewer …show more content…
The Cohen brothers use low camera angle to present Tom Chaney at 0:32 and to give the audience the impression that he is powerful and dominant over the others. In the shot, Chaney raises his head and the camera follows his head. Thus, the directors create an impression that his power over the others is instantly growing. The directors use eye-level camera angle at 1:56 instead of high one in order to demonstrate that Mattie is not that weak as she might appear to be in her situation. In this scene, Chaney says to the girl that he do not regret that he shot her father. In the shot, the girl is scared and angry, and looks at Chaney up; however, she does not show her fear to her enemy. As usual, the filmmakers use high camera angle when showing victims and hostages; however, the Cohen brothers use a neutral one in order to show that Mattie is different from ordinary victims. The directors use high camera angle at 2:19 in order to show helplessness and powerlessness of Cogburn’s victim. In this scene, the man lies on the ground and desperately asks Cogburn to help him, but he is implacable. Thus, the directors demonstrate the similarity of characters with the use of different camera angles.
Thus, the Cohen brothers masterfully use different camera angles and shots in order to enrich cinematographic language of their film. They use EWS and OSS as well as low, eye-level and high camera angles