For the next step in my research, I dove deeper into the use of the camera in the drama genre. One technique that I found was the use of angles. The use of specific camera angles can emphasize the weight of a scene or relationships between characters, which is a significant part of drama films. Some angles can also emphasize the role of a character, as low angles establish the power of a character and high angles can display vulnerability.
One example of the importance of angles is in The Dark Knight, as displayed in the photo. The use of a low angle is important here to demonstrate the power that the Joker holds. He is the villain of the movie, and the film needs to portray him as a worthy adversary to the Batman. It also introduces an identity for the audience to associate with the character, as when Joker is presented as a threatening presence the audience is supposed to feel threatened.
Another example of the importance of angles is in Avengers, as displayed in the photo. The use of a high angle shot in the film is to establish the heroes as vulnerable to the incoming armies. As the Chitauri army is incoming, the heroes, although being god-like, are still vulnerable to attack. This is used also to present these god-like heroes as more human to audiences, and communicate to the audience that there are stakes to the battle.
References:
https://www.matrix.edu.au/essential-guide-english-techniques/the-film-techniques-toolkit/
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