Entry 23: Analyzing cinematography techniques

  I have discussed the idea of cartoons being art, but what about live action movies. It's still a difficult subject, but cartoons are easier to grasp since they are drawn. Live-action requires someone to film the scenario. Could this filming also be art.

  It seems as though I am saying everything is art, but I am basing this of off my original definition. Art is essentially something that makes you feel something. If the way in which something is filmed is unique enough then it could possible do this.

 We considered photography a form of art, so I don't see a difference in calling filming art. I know they are two different things, but a picture can capture some sort of emotion if angled the right way, among other things. Film can use the same techniques to create a similar feeling.

 Breaking Bad, TV show that went for five seasons on AMC, is a master at using unique filming techniques to elicit emotion from their audience. These techniques include camera movement,  and POV (point of view) shots.

   

In this shot the camera slowly pans around the house until you see Skyler sitting at the table. This makes it seem as though this is a normal scene showing Skyler's new house. The camera then zooms in so that we can see behind the column in the middle. It turns out that Walt(main character) is standing behind the pillar. This is a simple example of how Breaking Bad uses camera movement to surprise the audience with a pivotal moment.

The POV shots are used to put the viewers directly into the action. There is a scene when one of the characters pours gasoline all over someone's house. The camera is from the perspective of the gas can. This raises the tension more then just using a regular perspective.

Breaking Bad isn't the only thing that incorporates these unique uses of the camera. Whenever it is done it should be considered art, because it is designed to have an impact on the viewer in creative ways.