"Jackie Brown"
Directed by Quentin Tarantino - (1998)
Jackie Brown, directed by Quentin Tarantino, uses brilliant camera shots to go indepth into the world it presents, Tarantino known for his fantastic film making uses various techniques and methods to tell a story by using just one or two camera angles. Such examples include:
Here we have a low angle shot of Ordell insisting Beaumont to get into the boot of his car, the use of a low angle shot is used as a menacing representation of the boot, suggesting it is trying to claim Beaumont into getting inside. The low angle shot also clearly shows the roles of both chaarcters, Ordell is seen with a menacing facial expression and a tight grip on his shotgun, telling us his is very much in control. Beaumont on the other hand lacks a weapon and is seen to be both scared and confused, suggesting he lacks any control and is being pushed around by Ordell.
The opening credits, also feature a low angle shot, however this time Tarantino uses a tracking shot to follow Jackie through the airport. The use of these shots conotes that Jackie is very much in control of her life, she is very happy with her current status and likes to show it. Unlike the previous shot, this shot lacks no feelings of menace or horror, the shot is used as a way of depicting Jackies attitude towards lfie and giving a brief overview of her character.
Directed by Quentin Tarantino - (1998)
Jackie Brown, directed by Quentin Tarantino, uses brilliant camera shots to go indepth into the world it presents, Tarantino known for his fantastic film making uses various techniques and methods to tell a story by using just one or two camera angles. Such examples include:
Here we have a low angle shot of Ordell insisting Beaumont to get into the boot of his car, the use of a low angle shot is used as a menacing representation of the boot, suggesting it is trying to claim Beaumont into getting inside. The low angle shot also clearly shows the roles of both chaarcters, Ordell is seen with a menacing facial expression and a tight grip on his shotgun, telling us his is very much in control. Beaumont on the other hand lacks a weapon and is seen to be both scared and confused, suggesting he lacks any control and is being pushed around by Ordell.
The opening credits, also feature a low angle shot, however this time Tarantino uses a tracking shot to follow Jackie through the airport. The use of these shots conotes that Jackie is very much in control of her life, she is very happy with her current status and likes to show it. Unlike the previous shot, this shot lacks no feelings of menace or horror, the shot is used as a way of depicting Jackies attitude towards lfie and giving a brief overview of her character.
You needed to analyse the shots in chrononlogical order.
ReplyDeleteThe long close up tracking shot of Jackie Brown at the beginning of the film indicates her status in the film whilst also connoting.....(look at your notes)
In contrast Ordell is established slumped on the sofa watching half naked women with guns and rambling on about weapons. The contrast in the body language indicates the director's attitude towards these two characters.
In the impressive low angle close up shot of Ordell and Beaumont behind the car boot the characters position is also indicated in their costume. Note that Ordell is all kitted up in stylish black leathers as if ready for battle, whilst Beaumont is in trousers and a flimsy white shirt connoting.......
You must develop your analysis Adam.