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The use of Non-Diegetic sound in “Singin’ in the Rain”.(Viewer)
Directed by Gene Kelly, the film Singin’ in the Rain, has made extensive use of sound to portray emotions. This could be explained by the fact that this film is a musical, where actors sing and ... Read More(Viewer) Sound Failure in Singin’ in the Rain
In the scene of the first premiering of The Dueling Cavalier, viewers are able to see the failures of manipulating sound in film. In the first scene, the sound of Lina Lamont playing with her pearl ne... Read More
Make ’em Loud (Sound in Singin’ in the Rain)
Of its many musical numbers, Singin’ in the Rain features Make ’em Laugh, performed by Cosmo Brown. Believing his buddy Don requires a pick-me-up, Cosmo erupts into a spontaneous display o... Read MoreLies and Deceit in Singin’ in the Rain
As Singin’ in the Rain (Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, 1952) begins, viewers are catapulted straight into the world of 1920s Hollywood. Lights shine, welcoming us to the premiere of The Royal Rascal,... Read MoreA Symphony of Cinematic Techniques in Singin’ in the Rain (Viewer)
Sound design is prominent in “Singin’ in the Rain.” The clever merging of diegetic and non-diegetic sound is one noteworthy feature. The barriers between truth and fiction are effect... Read More(Viewer) Camera Movement and Isolation in Gravity
Camera movement, while innocuous at face value, can drastically change the audience’s understanding of the film and its connection to the characters. Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity is a masterc... Read More(Viewer) Gravity
In Gravity, the director, Alfonso Cuarón’s use of cinematography and Mise-en-Scene flows exactly with the setting of the movie. This film is made of a multiple long shots when in outer space. This ... Read More(Viewer) Lubezki’s Combination of Cinematic Techniques in Gravity
In Gravity, cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki’s use of cinematography, mise-en-scène, and editing all work together to reveal the overall theme of the film, resilience. There are many long takes in ... Read MoreLong Takes and Pacing in Gravity
What struck me deeply while watching Gravity was Cuarón’s masterful use of long takes. The opening scene of the film lasts 17 minutes, which is a relatively rare occurrence. This take opens with a ... Read More- 3 of 4
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