This time, I want to try to analyze the shooting techniques and character refinement on a technical level - it should be regarded as the level of the director's textbook. The looking up shot at the beginning of the film not only explains the place where the story takes place, but also reflects the status of the rule of law. This is followed by a long shot that is 47 seconds long. Unlike the long shots in "Beautiful Woman" or "Atonement", this 47-second opening shot does not follow the "visible or invisible focus" of the protagonist, but only guides by changing the focus on passers-by A, B and C. The audience enters the place where the plot unfolds, the jury deliberation hall. So, in my opinion, it's a transitional shot, but it's also a natural way for the director to demonstrate his ability to handle long takes. After the shot ends, the footage advances to the courtroom where the jury is located. Counting from the door of the deliberation hall, the director arranged another 7-minute long shot. This shot not only needs to be artistically processed, but also has a functional role in reflecting the character of the characters. In contrast to the long shots of the two films mentioned earlier, this 7-minute long shot does not have a grand scene, but takes place in a "secret room". Therefore, the director's scheduling task is much lighter, but it is a test for the actor's acting skills.
Most of today's commercial films adopt fast-paced montage techniques to maintain the audience's attention, and long shots survive almost only in some literary films. I always believe that products are produced according to the needs of consumers (in a market economic system, so, don't discuss the magical characteristics of the horse with me), so we should reflect on the public's fast food while complaining about the fast food culture. What about the state of mind? Um, off topic. Another manifestation of the director's long-shot skills is that the story is strong, and many times the audience does not notice shots that last for a few minutes; while short shots are generally recognized as narrative shots.
Character refinement - um, I'm lazy again, sleepy, in a nutshell - the architect is clearly someone who is good at logical reasoning, from the jury bench's facial expressions, and the 7-minute long shot. The action setting of contemplating outside the window can be seen. Uncle Loud is "prejudice", Roaring Man is "Personal Experience Generalist", Stock Broker is a cool "Data Theorist", Grandpa is "Experience", Man Out of the Slum is "Relevant Group", Salesman is "Egoism", the watchmaker is "moral", the advertiser is "indifferent", the lozenge man is "curious", the host is the "coordinator", the painter is "respect" - that's about it, every All of them have distinct personalities, although they are not as strong as the symbolization of "Xin Pan Fang".
In addition, I have to admire the architect, the absolute strategist.
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