How Mise-en-scene and Cinematography create meaning in 'Pans Labyrinth'. 

During this scene, a long shot is used to show Ofelia and her surroundings. She walks forward slowly towards the spiral’s steps. As she walks down, the camera moves up into a crane shot overlooking the hole from above showing Ofelia to be small. This could demonstrate how Ofelia is quite vulnerable to where she is going and to the Captain. The lighting in the scene is blue which can be associated with coldness and isolation again referencing to the Captain as he is presented as quite brutal and having a cold heart. The non-diegetic sound seems to be calm which can indicate that whatever she encounters will not be terrifying. The next scene again is a long shot of Ofelia continuing to walk down the stairs, the camera zooms out into an extreme long shot showing her whereabouts. The camera gradually moves into a crane shot showing the fairy to be watching Ofelia and she looks up at the object. After a few seconds, the camera changes to a mid-shot showing Ofelia's emotions. The repeats her word with echoes following along, which could imply that her whereabouts is quite big making her more vulnerable. A tracking shot is used to follow Ofelia then revealing an object on behind her. This scene uses focus distance to determine depth of field. It is shown when Ofelia is on the right side of the frame with her back turned to the object that is out of focus. This may have been done to make the audience focus on the object. This is achieved when the Ofelia becomes out of focus drawing the attention of the audience to what has become in focus. it is revealed that it is a creature and a close-up shot is used to show details of the creature. The camera then switches to behind Ofelia creating a long mid shot of the creature, showing what Ofelia sees. Next, the camera is showing Ofelia in front of the creature from its point of view demonstrating how she is scared as she takes a step back. A close up is used again of the creature to indicate how different it is compared to Ofelia and what she is nervous of. A close up of the box with fairies inside may indicate that they play a predominant role. The camera tilts up revealing a close up of the creatures body and face making the audience feel worried for Ofelia based to the appearance of what is shown. As the camera switches to Ofelia and zooms in to a close up, it shows how Ofelia feels quite happy to see the fairies. Also, it shows her emotion to when she looks at the fairies and when she talks to the creature. A tracking shot is used behind the creature to show that he is walking with Ofelia as they speak. The camera then changes to show the face of the creature from its perspective and then shows changes to show the creature from Ofelia's perspective. A close up is used during this because it shows how they are both feeling as they talk. Next the camera is placed behind the creature as it bows. However, it is placed a little higher to indicate how small Ofelia is compared to the creature and symbolises how little she knows about her real self. Rule of thirds is presented when the camera witches to long shot showing the creature on the left, the stone in the middle and Ofelia on the right. This can demonstrate how far away they are from each other. In addition, it could also how ho Ofelia is on one side, which is her life on Earth, and the creature’s side is the side she needs to be on. However, the stone is in between them indicating that she is blocked. As the camera slowly moves into a crane shot it could be to remind the audience of Ofelia's whereabouts. A tracking shot is used again to follow Ofelia as she grabs the book. A mid shot is used as well to show her reaction to what she received. the camera moves with the creature in front as the creature disappears int the darkness. the light that was on the faun could show that it was good. However, as it went into the dark, it can confuse the audience to thinking whether it can be trusted. A close up of the book is sued to show the inside. towards the end of the scene, the camera zooms out from Ofelia, and into a crane shot to demonstrate that she is now alone and worried.

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 The mise-en-scene at the beginning of this clip is the car parked outside of a cafe. The camera does not move, it is in a fixed position focusing on the loud, heavy sound of rain. This could set the mood as being dull as the audience can associate a rainy day as being miserable. The low-key lighting in the scene creates a sense of mystery as the car is darkened with only light appearing from the windows of the cafe. Audience can become inquisitive due to the car having no context. Next scene, the sound becomes softer and quieter to show that the rain is continuing, but it is what is sounds like inside. The camera starts from a medium long-shot to establish the setting of the actor siting inside the cafe alone. In addition, the audience can link the man and car together as the car was the only car parked and the man is alone in the cafe. Camera uses zoom in to demonstrate that he plays an important role. Zooming in from behind happens slowly as he talks to a waitress, the face is not show. This creates mystery as the audience can only see the back of him. The high-key lighting gives a feeling pf calmness and hints nothing is wrong. As the actor continuously speaks. the camera zooms in simultaneously to a medium shot. As a result, the audience can focus on the actor’s emotions and reaction to his conversation with the waitress. Scene cut to a long shot of the actor siting in the cafe after the waitress exits the scene, reminding the audience that he is still alone. A jump cut from the actor siting inside, to him walking outside. As a result, time is missing. Low-key lighting creates fear as anything can be in the dark. A J cut is used because the audience can hear the police radio overlapping in one scene and seeing the object in the next scene when the actor uses it in the car. This could be used to give the audience and think about what the significance of it is. The camera then moves behind the actor giving a sense of someone watching him from the back. The camera then focuses on the trees making the audience focus on it.

The trees then become out of focus as the focus is directed on the actor. Therefore, this makes the audience become inquisitive because they would be asking why he is staring at the trees and what is the importance of it. Another jump cut happens where the camera uses a long shot to establish the setting of the car being at the gas station. The lighting is high key and low key. The camera pans slightly to the left as the car continues to drive forward until stopping. The camera is now already in a mid -shot showing the actors current reaction to the caravan when the camera changes showing what he is looking at. Next the camera uses a crane shot to show how far away the actor is away from the caravan. After, the camera switches to inside the caravan showing the man in low-key lighting, creating mystery. In addition, the non-diegetic sound becomes louder, demonstrating fear and indicating that something is good. The camera switches to the side mirror showing the first actor walking closer. It is hard to see him as he looks like a shadow making it difficult for the audience to figure out if he is good or bad. The camera cut again to show behind the actor in the caravan, looking into the right mirror. After this is does, the camera cuts to show the mirror and blue lights appear indicating this is what he sees, and foreshadows that the first actor is linked to the police. A dolly shot is used to follow behind the actor outside giving a sense that the police is following behind him as he walks closer to the caravan. Diegetic sound of the car engine indicates to the audience of the second actor’s intentions to drive away. He reverses back in a semi- circle; the camera also cuts to different positions always showing the front. The builds the suspense because it has a sense of rush due to how fast the camera changes. As the camera changes to the actor with a zoom in, it shows emotion and the camera again quickly switches back to show the caravan. As it hits the tree the camera is showing the front, making it feel as though it is coming towards the audience. The camera pans around the caravan as the flashlight shines into the window. As the actor steps into the caravan and non-diegetic a drum sound is heard to create fear again. The camera constantly switches from a zoom in of the actor and the curtain to demonstrate he reaction the situation. Next, there is a jump cut to outside the van as the drag the suspect along with a group of people. As the camera shows a close up of the actor, it is low key lighting, showing more mystery and fear because the audience is so close to the face. After, the camera switches to show behind the actors shining a torch on the suspect. It constantly switches back to show that the actors shining the flashlight. Finally, a close up is sued to show the actor once more and his emotions. this time it is clear to see his face. the lighting is both high key and low key. As he turns to face the trees, it is low key which could demonstrate that the woods symbolise something bad.

Crimson Peak Analysis.

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The beginning of the clip starts with a zoom out establishing the setting, also the lighting is low-key which creates suspense. As the actress is shown in bed, a jump cut is included. As a result, time is missing creating a sense of mystery. During the next scene, dolly shots are also included demonstrating the actresses point of view. In addition, the camera follows behind her, implying a sense of fear as it shows as if someone is following her. Hope and safety can be demonstrated through the candles. The small amount of light presented could imply that there is only little amounts of safety, this may make the audience feel afraid or anxious as they feel connected to the actress due to the camera zooming in showing the her facial expressions. As the clip continues, the camera pans around the actress revealing to the audience her current setting. The Mise-en-scene is the castle the actress walks around in. The audience can feel anxious as the context of a castle is linked to haunting and sometimes mystery about its history. The audience could have a sense of fear as anything can be hidden in the darkness as the lighting is continuously low-key as only candles and the window are the only source of light. Next, the camera focuses on the dog barking and suddenly zooms into the actresses face showing how she is confused. As the door slams, the non-digetic sound increases and is faster which signifies to the audience that something is about to happen and the moment is intense. The music also creates suspense up to the moment the actress opens the door and and the camera suddenly changes to the point of view from inside the door. Clearly, it connects the audience as the view is from the shelf showing the actress looking as if she is staring at the audience.In addition, the audience can feel how she is feeling as the view is directly at her face, indicating her emotions. Next, the camera changes again to a long shot view of the actress and her dog. This may be indicating that someone is watching her from afar. The next scene has a close up shot of the actress and the light is on her face, which could imply that she is safe. However, she turns and the camera follows with no light in the from when a hand appears from the floor. The light has disappeared, indicating an evil presence. The digetic sound of a baby's cry can cause the audience to become stressed because the cry can symbolise weakness and vulnerability. The creature moves along the floor with the camera zooming in to generate consternation and alarm. Again, the view switches to the creatures point of view, showing the actress. Consequently, the audience will acknowledge that the creature is aiming for the girl which erects more trepidation as the scene becomes more acute.Showing the close up of the creatures face creates apprehension as the audience is closer to what creates fear and gives a sense of realism. A dolly shot is used when the actress is running away. The creature is seen at the back to demonstrate that even though she is running, it is still behind her. Plus, as the camera follows, it gives a sense of rush as the scene is suspenseful. When the actress in the elevator, the camera shoots from different angles to show her current state and shows how she is safe. However, when the elevator stops. the camera zooms out from the actress and it is clear that she has ended up somewhere unknown. The long shot is implying that she is unguarded, with a clear view of light from inside the elevator. Furthermore, the low-key lighting shows that where the actress is, isn't bringing a good vibe. Baby's cry is again repeated to keep the audience in mind that the creature is still there and she still is in a situation. View from in front of the actress shows what she would see. As she tuns the area s blurred. However, as she moves the candles across the cameras view, it begins to focus. Therefore, implying that she is only just focusing on the scene. Non-digetic sound continues to play as the actress walks. The Mise-en-scene is the props where the camera zooms in, indicating its importance. Finally, as the actress looks at the prop, the non-digetic sound increases in volume to indicate she has found something predominant.

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