DO'B: Technical Analysis The Shining (Kubrick, 1980)

I have chosen The Shining (Kubrick, 1980) as my material for technical analysis as the shot styles are similar to that which I wish to create. As well as this the narrow locations mimic those I plan to use.

Editing Overview

• Low cut rate
• Prevalence given to boy
• Intercutting to build relationships between characters
• Continuity editing gives the idea that it is point of view

Camera Overview

• Mostly central and symmetrical framing
• Few close ups
• Large use of mid shots and long shots
• Steadicam with track creates fluidity

Sound Overview

• Mostly diegetic
• Strings build tension
• Cymbals stress the significance within scene

Mise-en-scene Overview

• Breaking of rule of thirds creates a central viewpoint
• Costume - primary colours draw attention
• Body language - curious and infantile
• Character blocking - back turned on camera

 

In response to my research I have chosen to mimic and adapt the style of The Shining. Incorporation of flamboyant colours in locations with a muted colour palette will help draw attention to important signifiers. I plan to create centralised and symmetrical shots in response to my technical analysis. I aim to borrow a track in order to sustain the appearance of a point of view as well as ensure steady and consistent shots.

Shot thumbnail	Technical Information
	Rule of three centralises the child Costume - primary colours attract attention Character blocking - back turned Rule of three - colours of floor and walls create a grid.
	Establishing shot Sound only from the diegetic world creates tension and includes the audience.
	Long shot slightly off centre depicts the restlessness of the boy. The industrial setting offsets the playful nature of the boy.
	Symmetry creates leading lines Steadicam gives the appearance of point of view
	Breaks signature central shot Continuity editing creates the illusion of consistency
	Canted angle Mid shot stresses importance of door as it brings you closer String music develops tension
	Shot Reverse Shot between boy and door creates tension Props such as bins and plants gives authenticity to location
	Body language expresses curiosity Focus entirely on the door Camera flat facing
	Intercutting between this shot and the one above acts as foreshadowing.
	Blue wash gives a supernatural undertone to the shot Long shot forces viewer to focus in the very centre of shot
	Harsh lighting becomes soft and comforting building up to the sudden discovery of the twins.
	Intercutting between these two shots highlights the boy's emotions. High cut rate creates a frantic nature to the scene which puts pressure on the situation. An eruption of cymbals sound when the boy encounters the twins which exemplifies the significance.

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