Thursday, 7 March 2013

GLADIATOR



How does this hero shot construct Maximus?

Representation in Gladiator

In class, we watch and analyse further AA clips, finishing with the magnificent opening of Gladiator. We study the camera work, editing, sound and how representation is constructed.



PREP: How is representation constructed in the opening sequence? 
Refer to 
  • binary opposites,
  • stereotypes,
  • costume, 
  • sound, 
  • editing, 
  • speech, 
  • gesture and posture
http://jakemcmillan.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/gladiator50.jpg?w=500&h=215
The opening CU of Maximus running his hand through the corn: what kind of a man does he appear to be from the camerawork (CUs) and sound?
How does the armour of general Maximus lend him authority, dignity and power?
How does the Roman soldiers' armour make them appear compared to the barbarians?





 


















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