Analysis of 4 film stills.

This is an still image from the film Gladiators. Gladiators is one of the most popular movies of all-time as is also an oscar winner. This particular still is a medium shot this may have been done to show the characters facial expressions and to let the audience in on the mise-en-scene that is being showcased. This image portrays the actor (Russell Crowe) to be powerful and very dominant as his body language also indicates to the audience his great staure. Their is also daytime footage used in this image which can connote natural and elegance, and also portrays the setting as elegant and nice. The props used also links well with the title "Gladiators" as the sword used connotes ancient and classical which again links to Gladiators.

This is an long-shot of Batman, as we can see all his features also the audience can also see the mise-en-scene around him which gives them a sense of belonging and interaction with the film, which can keep them interested. Also there is low-key lighting used which can mystery and suspense for the audience, ad also helps to create their own ideas about the characters through lighting. As Batman is a hero however the lighting portrays him as a villain which goes against conventions. This is an still image from the highly successful film Simpsons movie 2. This is a long shot as we are able to see all of the characters features also as the audience we are also able to see the mise-en-scene involved, also this long-shot helps the audience to develop an understanding of the environment. The lighting used is mainly high-key which portrays this family as happy and joyful and playful. This is a still image from the oscar-winning movie Million Dollar Baby. This is a medium shot as we are only able to see half of the actresses figure, as the main focus is on her and her trainer. We are not able to see the mise-en-scene but however can still tell the what the scene is. The main lighting used is high-key lighting this is used on the characters faces to make them the main focus and try to make them stand-out, the rest of the mise-en-scene is low-key lighting which connects with this well.