Book Research 3

Bordwell, D, (2012), Film Art : An Introduction 10th EditionMcgraw Hill Education, Singapore

P 121

Lighter and dark areas within the film help create the overall composition of each shot and guide our attention to certain objects and actions. A brightly illuminated patch may draw our eye to a key gesture, while a shadow may conceal a detail or build up suspense about what may be present.

P 161

Contrasts in the image help filmmakers to guide the viewer's eye to the important parts of the frame and to give the shot an emotionally expressive quality - somber, cheerful,or whatever.


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