Image 12:

This image shows a girl with her hands pressed against a window.

This could show longing to be the other side or interest in what is on the other side.

behind her is darkness so we assume she is inside looking out.

Her hands being pressed against the window bring her closer in the image, as if she has her hands against the screen of the monitor.

The shot is an extreme close up to show her facial expressions.

Image 11:

This image simply shows the contrast in expressions of the boys looking through the window and Zana sitting on the opposite side.

• the one on the left looks shocked


• the one in the middle looks amused


• the right looks bored

While Zana in the forefront has an expression of self consciousness as to what the boys are looking at through the window.

Image 10:

This image is also from Knowing (see past posts).

This image shows a young boy looking out onto the chaos outside his bedroom window.

His innocence contrasts with what is going on outside (fire, destruction) and this reflects also int he light.

What is happening outside, emmits it's own light while the inside of the boys bedroom is pitch black and this shows his outline very darkly.

The shot is an over the shoulder shot so we are seeing in effect what the boy is seeing.

Image 9:

This image is from Memoirs Of A Geisha,

this image shows how the main character is imprisoned.

She is positioned behind the barred doors showing how she is in a way, trapped.

The light is shining on her face showing the light is outside and the darkness inside with her, this shows that what she wants is to be on the other side of the bars. The camera is close on her face to show her facial expressions and also to show her blue eyes which are an important element in the film as they make her unique.

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Sorry about the light on the still, bad lighting in my room meant the flash kept
going off, and unfortunatly my laptop is a bit crapp, so i couldn't watch the
dvd on here and simply take screen shots :( i had to keep pausing the tv and
taking photos.. how sad is that? :L

Image 8:

This image is from the film Knowing.

This image is just before a horrific accident.

It shows that the side of the tram with people and assumed the exit, is bathed in bright light from the overhead underground lights, while the other half with no exit and on-coming trams is in darkness, there is a great contrast between the two.

A man is shown looking through the window in the tram his face is in the light while the opposite window is in darkness apart from the overhead lights inside the train, this could show the on-coming danger in the form of darkness.

this project is on film noir, so i noticed that this image is very typical of film noir conventions. the light and dark contrast is very heavy (defined shadows). There is a mystery element tied in with the contrasting lights and the focus on the character in the foreground.

Image 7:

Another I Am Legend still.

This image shows the main charcter from the side

within the confinements of his home ( see movie synopsis here.

The light is outide ( through the door ) to shwo the charcter is inside, the light is shone directly onto his face (eyes cast out, through the door) showing the contrast in light.

One hand is positioned on the slider and the other against the door, this shows that there is an element of danger again and the character is poised for escape and prevention of anything outside getting inside.

There is also the note that the door is steel, showing a contrast between the steel security and the everyday home decor of the curtains and his costume ( comfort wear ).

Image 6:

i love Will Smith..

This shot is taken from I Am Legend.

He is positioned at the doorframe and looking round, the light is positioned round the other side of the frame and so his face is slightly in the light to show is he is edging round to see what is behind the frame.

There is also light behind his on the photoframes, this could suggest there is a window.

The half of his body that remains in the room is in shadow to show his is emmerging from the room, his eyeline also follows out of the room to show his is trying to see what is hiding, his body and facial expressions still show that what is there may pose a danger so he is ready to retreat back into the room or to be offensive.

Image 5:

This image is from "Watchmen".

It's a very dramatic shot.

The character is poised like an animal, like he/she's just landed after a leap.

The moon is shown in the background (full moon - dramatic) and the window is broken with police line tape, this is again very dramatic and the character is framed by the broken window.

This has links to crime, action and fantasy ( charcter's outfit).

The light is behind the character ( moon and lights of city ), this creates an outline of the character.

Image 4:

This image was taken from "Boy In The Striped Pajamas", this charcter is Bruno.

He is leaving the confinement of his new home to go see his new friend, he is positioned in the image half in, half out of the confinement that is his home (army base, where his father and his soldiers are positioned). His eyeline is out of shot, looking out for danger

(those keeping him confined, those who do not approve of where he plans to go).

His weight is shifted out fo the door to show he is preparing to run when the opportunity arrises (no adults in sight). The light is behind Bruno (as you can see shadow in the cut-out's in the open door) but his face is also in the light to show his facial expressions (apprehension).

Image 3:

The person entering has been brought out of focuss.

There is a strong light in the back and none in the front, showing that the perosn may be entering unknown territory, a place of fear, a place of imprisonment etc, or this person may be a hero or main character entering to be of help or to create a change in this dark room.

There is a ghostly effect created to the left of the image, for what purpose? is this part of a storyline?

Image 2:

This image is of two girls in a car ( we can see it is probably a limo or "high class car" and so this prompts us to ask "are they high class?" or "is it a special occation such as prom, a dance, a wedding?"

There is a contrast in light, although they are inside the car, the front girl is highlighted to draw attention to her, is this the flash of the camera or editting?

They are framed in the car window which draws attention to them, and the back girl is not focussed in the light as much so our eyes are drawn to the front girl.

Analysis of Images: Windows and Doorways

We were asked to take images, these could be movie stills or any image we could find ( we can even take some ourselves) of doors, doorways and windows in use, and we then have to analyse the composition, colour etc of the image.

Image 1: This Image is of a dog running through a "doggy-door" towards the camera. i think the image is trying to catch the moment of the dog running, it's an action shot ( note the dog is half way through the door ), the viewer wants to know,

where is the dog going?

what does it want? ( as you can see it's eyes are focussed on something ).

It's a bright picture, including outdoor greenery to show transfer from indoors to outdoors.