Saturday, 14 December 2013

Director: Christopher Nolan Case Study

Director Christopher Nolan
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Transcript of Director Case Study: Christopher Nolan
Biography
Nationality: British - American
Filmography:
Director Case Study: Christopher Nolan
This is exceptional example of film brilliance as he rose from short films from the BFI to having success in mainstream film today, he can tackle the most challenging roles in the industry and he is certainly an auteur of the film industry by having his own mark to it.
1998 Following Director/Producer/Writer
2000 Momento Director/Writer
2002 Insomnia Director
2005 Batman Begins Director/Writer
2006 The Prestige Director/Producer/Writer
2008 The Dark Knight Director/Producer/Writer
2010 Inception Director/Producer/Writer
2012 The Dark Knight Rises Director/Producer/Writer
2013 Man of Steel Producer/Writer
2014 Transcendence Producer
2014 Interstellar Director/Producer/Writer
This is an exceptional example of film brilliance as he rose from short films from the BFI to having success in mainstream film today, he can tackle the most challenging roles in the industry and he is certainly an auteur of the film industry by having his own mark to it.
Teaser Trailer
The Dark Knight Trailer(s) Analysis
Preview screen information used in both trailers to signify that this is a film preview.
Production and distribution companies placed after the preview screen, this would be important as some cinema goers would like to know what company's have participated in the release of the film
Fades to black for a few seconds to heighten the anticipation for something to happen.
Similarities
Beams of light to suggest an atmosphere of darkness being overcome by something good
After many beams of sight shining through the screen, a bat sign appears which would directly engage the spectator to think other other media revolving around the Batman (iconography)
The Bat Sign deconstructs while the background light gets even more brighter
After the bat sign is destroyed, the joker card appears suggesting a character's (the joker) involvement in the film
Everything then fades to black leading to the film title to appear
The next screen shows a release date although not showing a full release date as this is a teaser trailer which advertises a film for awareness months before the release
Exposition/ aerial view shot to suggest location as a city
Pyrotechnics or CGI explosion used emphasizes the action of this film, explosions are loud as well to give an impact of this environment reflected in character reactions
Mise - en - scene: costume of the batman being shown, giving him empowerment through all his gadgets
The joker making his appearance in the film, shown many times to signify his importance as the suggested antagonist
Film title appears
Sports car showing characterization separate form Bruce Wayne's alter ego
One liners (voiceover dialogue) are heard, providing important hints to the story of the film
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