casablanca directed by Michael Curtis

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Casablanca Directed by Michael Curtis

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Casablanca Directed by Michael Curtis

In filmmaking, a variety of camera angles are utilized to improve the story, subject, and overall mood of the picture. Each scene is generally photographed in a certain way by the cinematographer. As a result, they want to express the entire meaning of their film through each frame, making the camera angle in each scene crucial. There are various camera angles available in filmmaking that can help an individual achieve their desired narrative objective for the film, ranging from basic to complex camera views. Examples of popular camera shots include high angle; A high-angle shot represents a cinematography strategy in which the camera looks down from above on the subject. This shot is designed to make the individual or item underneath appear weak, helpless, or defenceless. Low angle; this is When the camera is positioned low on the vertical axis, below the level of the eyeliner, and looks up at an object or subject above. The over the shoulder shot, which is usually framed as a medium or close-up, is used to define the eye line of where each character in the scene is looking.

In the movie Casablanca that Michael Curtis directed, the cinematographers used different camera angles to portray different emotions and scenes. Mostly, in the scene (Link to External Site), the camera angle utilized is over the shoulder camera angle. As the two characters (Female and male ) were conversing, we are presented a close shot at the shoulders’ range to capture the conversation (Labe, 2017) fully. Also, the female actor looked at the other actor in a suggestive manner which is why it was shot at close range as they needed the viewers to comprehend.

The lighting in the room also portrayed a sombre environment, with the shifting lights also bringing some sense of romance and love. The movies aspect ratio also portrayed the feeling of closeness and brought clarity for viewers.

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Labbé, J. (2017, October 28). Casablanca, by Michael Curtiz (1942) – Play it, Sam. Play. [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from