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Starting off with the Fault in Our Stars, the opening instantly introduces Hazel lying down on the ground with a extreme close up of her eyes/face. The background is a narration of someone's pre-recorded message, playing back memories of her and a man. I found this opening unique due to it not beginning with any action or explanation, but with memory and sensation. The voice over narration creates a open space to instantly understand Hazel's thought, which is common in drama.
The mise en scene is very limited and realistic. There's no signs of her illness, which make the audience feel happiness before acknowldeging her reality. The setting, costume design, props are simple, focusing more intensively on the connection with the characters rather than the environment. The lighting is low-key and dim, creating a intimate tone. This makes the moment feel like a memory, suggesting these moments were important and special to her, also stating she's reminiscing back on something thats gone.
The scene uses close ups and medium shots of the couple to show their intimate dynamic. The sound design is a soft and emotional motif, highlighting the love and conveying a sentimental tone.
Overall, this movie is my favorite because for the project I love the idea of starting it off with something meaningful instead of immediately showing a dispute, engaging the audience to connect with the characters.
Next is Me Before You, it introduces Louisa's normal daily routine before she meets Will, showing her at a cafe while working and interacting with her family. It establishes her as a unique and amusing girl while also giving hints she feels not sure about her environment. This technique is used common where the character's life is shown before a conflict.
The mise-en-scene really concentrates on her character and social life. Her bright costume design smoothly contrasts with the bland setting, indicating that she stands out and wants more to life. Also, the lighting is natural making the scene create realism, mostly used in films. Theres a upbeat motif and natural dialogue; again, creating a realistic tone and makes the audience connect with her emotionally.
This opening is effective because it's similar to the Fault in Our Stars by introducing the characters more subtle before the main conflict that will soon drive the story.
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Lastly, A Star us Born, also gave me shaped my influence. It begins with a handheld shot of Jackson Maine getting ready for a show, making it seem like we are with him in that moment. This can make the audience feel the emotions he's feeling and places us in a concert. It shows he's a famous and very talent artist while showing his struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.
The props include stage lights, a populated concert, and instruments all around. The dramatic lighting contrasted with the live music produces a sense of feeling alive and charged. The close ups of the character singing combined with the crowds noise builds a intense connection and social pressure.
This opening works well with my thought process so far because it sets the individuals world and personality. For my portfolio, im interested in this style by showing him in their environment, leaving space for the journey soon to unfold naturally.
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