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How cinematography is used to create meaning in The Truman Show
Scene - Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Good Night (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdwuW8n3JYA) Camera shot - Zoom (0:04) Effect created This shot allows the focus to be on Truman, and Truman alone. This is reflected by the fact we later find out he is the star of a television show. It could also have a hidden meaning in that he is at the centre of the shot, and the entire film. Camera shot - Low Angle (0:20) Effect created This shot allows the audience to see his house and the artificial sky. It also allows us to see the difference in height between Truman and Pluto, the dog. This shows that Truman is possibly afraid of dogs since he is trying to keep away from Pluto despite been far bigger. Camera shot - Aerial Shot (0:29) Effect created This allows the audience to see Truman's neighborhood and how artificial it looks because the houses are similar. Camera shot - Close Up (1:02) Effect created This is used to make Truman's confusion at this light whi...
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