Denotation: A long shot
Connotation: This shot introduces the location and character. From the shot it is clear that the most important character is male walking into the shot as he is central in the frame and it's focused on him.
Connotation: This shot has been used to show the main character face so audiences are aware what he looks like. A light is directed across his face, in many film noir's there is a particular source of light in shots to create a contrast of shadows. In this close-up we wanted to show the characters facial expression which is smug. This reinforces the stereotypes of a detective which is a superior dominant character.
Connotation: This was chosen to show the actions within the scene, it also demonstrates certain characteristics of his character. He is being presented as a mature sophisticated person due to his clothing etc. Also whiskey is something that is associated with a older, run down people many call it an 'old man' drink.
Denotation: Over the shoulder shot
Connotation: This over the shoulder shot has been placed at a high angle, it follows the direction of his eye sight allowing viewers to grasp how he is feeling. He is looking down into his glass thinking deeply about his life, this ties into the idea that he is drinking to forget about his pain.
Denotation: This shot is almost an over the shoulder shot however has the bar attender in the background
Connotation: For this show we wanted to capture the two actors directly together. The detective is still focusing his drink while the bar attender is cleaning the surface. It shows the direct conversation and how detective is arrogant when the bar attender asks him a question as he doesn't even look at him.
Connotation: This show was used to emphasise the woman's distressed facial expression and she comes to the detective in desperation for help.
Connotation: The high-angle shot has been used to show that the woman in the shot is vulnerable. This links in with the scene as she is explaining how her sister has gone missing. This emphasises the distress she is feeling.
Connotation: For this shot I wanted to show that it was an intense moment.
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