film studies paper 1

• Main Shots


  • MCU and CU of two men, creating tension and intimacy
  • CU of candy wrapper and coin emphasize key symbols
• Costume


  • Western attire vs. Chigurh's dark blue outfit, indicating his out-of-place nature
• Props


  • Loops of wire symbolize danger
  • The coin represents fate
• Editing Techniques

  • Shot-reverse-shot for dialogue
  • Closer shots during threats
• Non-diegetic Sound


  • Adds intensity
• Dialogue


  • Ambiguous and threatening, linking to themes of destiny and fate
• Main Shots


  • MS of Bell, MLS of border guard and shopkeeper
• Costume

  • Job-specific attire indicating dependability
• Moss


  • Transition from cowboy attire to hospital gown, symbolizing vulnerability but retaining inner strength
• the camera is positioned at the same level as the characters
• the camera moves with the character, giving us their perspective
• this technique creates empathy between the audience and the character
• The use of low angle shots makes the character appear more powerful and dominant.
• Handheld shots are often used during action scenes or when following a character through a crowded space.
• Handheld shots are often used during action scenes or when following a character through a crowded space.
• High Angle Shot - The camera is placed above eye level, making the subject look smaller or weaker.
• High Angle Shot - The camera is placed above eye level, making the subject look smaller or weaker.
• The use of handheld cameras can create a sense of intimacy and immediacy.
• Handheld shots are often used during action scenes or when following a character through a crowded space.
• Low Angle Shot - The camera is placed below eye level, making the subject look larger or more powerful.
• This technique allows the viewer to feel like they're right there alongside the character, experiencing everything firsthand.
• This technique allows the viewer to feel like they're right there alongside the character, experiencing everything firsthand.
• Low Angle Shot - The camera is placed below eye level, making the subject look larger or more powerful.
• Low angles can also make the character seem larger than life or intimidating.
• Low angles can also make the character seem larger than life or intimidating.
• High angle shots are used when we want to see the world through someone else's eyes.
• Low Angle Shot - The camera is placed below eye level, making the subject look larger or more powerful.
• High angle shots are used when we want to see the world through someone else's eyes.