Steven Spielberg Research Paper
Steven Spielberg is an American motion-picture director, producer and executive, who has achieved great success. Spielberg made his first film at the age of 12, in 1969 his short film 'Amblin ' came to the attention of Universal Pictures and he signed a seven-year contract with them. He was 26 years old when he started making 'Jaws, ' in 1975. The movie became a huge blockbuster as it carried suspense to a new level through sophisticated editing, musical scoring and camera technique. Steven Spielberg 's 'intention is to entertain rather to inform or educate ' (Taylor, 1999 p.29) His 40-year career has spawned an box office receipts. 'Spielberg does in fact draw a clear distinction between film-making and movie-making. He defines himself
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There is another jump cut to the scene where Brody is reading, Spielberg uses the screen direction of a pan left to right to capture the POV of Brody reading. When Brody 's wife comes into the scene she is the subject of the camera movement making her the main object. There is cut to a tracking shot to follow Brody. An eye level camera angle is then used to show the long shot of the children by the sea, the camera is positioned as though the audience is actually observing the scene. We see a medium shot of Brody 's back which is discomfiting for the audience this shows his unease about his children being near the water. The camera then focus ' on the book and ped down towards the picture of the shark. A two shot is used when Brody and his wife are in the same frame. Throughout the clip the motif is recurring with the sound of the ocean, reminding the audience that it is a danger zone. Also the soft and harsh lighting within this clip can manipulate the viewer 's attitude towards this setting or towards a particular character. It appears that Spielberg has used natural lighting for this …show more content…
When the camera captures him the second time it is still an extreme close up shot which almost makes the audience feel uncomfortable, however may suggest his vulnerability. A shot reverse is used when they are both having a discussion. After a cut the camera movement is following pan which captures Brody walking down the corridor. There is a jump cut to Quints shark shed where the use of the motif is evident as the shed is surrounded with sharks bones, teeth and remains. A point of view shot from Brody is used as he is acknowledging Quint as he speaks, the camera then focus ' on Hopper with a medium shot showing his excitement. The camera movement then crabs left to right capturing Quint giving Brody a drink. A low angle shot is looking up at Quint which suggests power and authority. When Hopper is speaking we can only see the back of his head and the camera is at a Dutch angle which is discomforting for the viewer and gives an 'impression that the world in the frame is out of balance ' (Barsam 2007, p174). A high angle shot is then used towards Hopper which makes him look weak and vulnerable, however he stands up for himself and we can see this from his body language. Over the shoulder shot is clear when Quint and Hooper are talking, this also happens again when Quint and Brody speak, this helps to establish
There is another jump cut to the scene where Brody is reading, Spielberg uses the screen direction of a pan left to right to capture the POV of Brody reading. When Brody 's wife comes into the scene she is the subject of the camera movement making her the main object. There is cut to a tracking shot to follow Brody. An eye level camera angle is then used to show the long shot of the children by the sea, the camera is positioned as though the audience is actually observing the scene. We see a medium shot of Brody 's back which is discomfiting for the audience this shows his unease about his children being near the water. The camera then focus ' on the book and ped down towards the picture of the shark. A two shot is used when Brody and his wife are in the same frame. Throughout the clip the motif is recurring with the sound of the ocean, reminding the audience that it is a danger zone. Also the soft and harsh lighting within this clip can manipulate the viewer 's attitude towards this setting or towards a particular character. It appears that Spielberg has used natural lighting for this …show more content…
When the camera captures him the second time it is still an extreme close up shot which almost makes the audience feel uncomfortable, however may suggest his vulnerability. A shot reverse is used when they are both having a discussion. After a cut the camera movement is following pan which captures Brody walking down the corridor. There is a jump cut to Quints shark shed where the use of the motif is evident as the shed is surrounded with sharks bones, teeth and remains. A point of view shot from Brody is used as he is acknowledging Quint as he speaks, the camera then focus ' on Hopper with a medium shot showing his excitement. The camera movement then crabs left to right capturing Quint giving Brody a drink. A low angle shot is looking up at Quint which suggests power and authority. When Hopper is speaking we can only see the back of his head and the camera is at a Dutch angle which is discomforting for the viewer and gives an 'impression that the world in the frame is out of balance ' (Barsam 2007, p174). A high angle shot is then used towards Hopper which makes him look weak and vulnerable, however he stands up for himself and we can see this from his body language. Over the shoulder shot is clear when Quint and Hooper are talking, this also happens again when Quint and Brody speak, this helps to establish