Monday, April 21, 2014

The Shining: Uses of Camera



The use of certain camera positions is well used in this film. Right from the start we have these great sweeping shots of the mountains, providing a general setting for the movie while the opening credits roll. One of the large reasons for people to go insane in the hotel is that it’s very cut off from civilization, and these clips show it. Another great use of them is in the hallways and the maze. When Danny is riding his bike down the hallways it is always from behind him. This happens later on in the maze too. The camera angle is behind and in front of Danny and Jack when they are in the chase. These stranger uses of camera displays scenes in a very interesting way.

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