How do directors use

cinematography, mise en scene and

editing to establish the character of
Jesse James?
By Maeve Heywood.

Wide shot/angle to show

the contrast between the
background setting and
character. The character is
shown as a mysterious
silhouette whereas the
setting is serene and
idealistic.
Lighting of the sky shows a
sunset, orange and grey
colour palette could indicate
warning and bleakness .

This shot shows no balance,

which, as a result may
make the audience feel
uncomfortable and show
tension within the scene.

Despite the character not

being the centre of focus in
this shot, he is still at eye
level of the audience,
maintaining their attention
and focus.

The character is
looking off into the
horizon, which may be
a symbol of looking
him into his future, due
to the orange colour
palette this may be
warning him of danger
ahead.

Natural
framing of the
trees draw
attention to
this point as it
their distorted
image is more
clear than if
the image was
just the sky for
The wide angle couldexample.
be the
result of this effect being used,
however it also shows the
characters being the centre of
focus for the viewers/audience.

The unfocused lens

round the side of
the shot, may
indicate that this
scene as of the
past of the
character and is no
longer relevant.

The low angle shows the

significance and importance
of their relationship.
The fact the main character is
holding the child on his
shoulders shows their physical
and emotional connection. This
may suggest their relationship

The main
characters
eye level is
focused on
his son
showing
his
affection

The natural background of the trees with

green leaves may show theyre in spring
or summer- happy upbeat seasons.
Suggesting the characters state of mind
in this scene.

The fact the character is

a darkened silhouette
and his face nor his
costume is visible, he
may be suggested as a
mysterious character.

The wide angle shows the vast

scale of the fire showing the
danger is unavoidable and
immovable and much more
powerful than the character
himself.

The fire is eye

level with the
viewers, making it
the obvious centre
of focus.
The vibrant
orange colour
contrasts to its
black
background. This
may suggest
conflict and
change for the
character in this
moment of the
film. This may
also represent
The slight silhouette of the
danger and
character shows his
warning like the
involvement and suggest
sunset before.
his power and his danger as
he is looking straight at it.
He is also eyelevel to the
audience which infers he is

The close up
emphasises his
worried emotions ,
showing his distress.
However the
audience is unable
to see what he is
The
angle
is wide,
worried
about.
showing the contrast
between his expression
of worry and his peaceful
urban setting, this shows
the character is
confusing and
mysterious.
The contrast between the
characters costume (black
and white) may re-enforce
the contrast between the
peaceful setting and his
worry and unsettlement

The characters eyes are focused elsewhere

representing an unknown danger. This may
also suggest unsettlement, which may make
the audience feel uncomfortable as the
characters eye line is focused away from
them/the screen. The character is frowning
which may represent this further.