Requiem for a Dream...

I watched Requiem for a Dream today directed by Darren Aronofsky, to obtain a broader outlook on how people, objects and locations can be filmed. The film shows the 'hopes and dreams of 4 ambitious people, which shatter when their drug addictions spiral out of control'








Heres a few notes I took on camera angles and dramatic effect:

• Shot in two screens
• Creepy music chosen for effect
• Fast cuts between frames
• low angles
• Point of view shots (Shows what character is looking at)
• Extreme high and low angles
• Fish eye lense
• Birds eye view
• No vocals (is speaking but you cant hear)
• Makes you think you shouldn't be looking (Shot through keyhole)
• Horizontal split screen
• Distorted movement
• Spinning screen

The film has helped me understand different filming methods which I think I will take further with me during this project. The next films Im going to look at are, Eagle Vs Shark, The Royal Tennanbaums and Motzart and the Whale.

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