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Vertigo

Vertigo’s Analysis



There are a lot of filmic elements that contributes to the mood and message of the film Vertigo. Camera position, sound and camera angles are the most important element in the film. There are a variety of shot throughout the film, however most of the shot are either close-up or long shot. With the combination of sound it makes the film much more interactive to the audience.
At the beginning of the film the names of the director and the two leads appear in front of an extreme close-up of a woman's face and the rest of the cast and crew are listed while spirals rush towards the audience. This disorientating experience is followed by the rooftop chase, this events gives the audience a hint that the main character will later pursuit of a mystery. The first piece of character development is achieved entirely visually with the famous zoom-in shot establishing Scottie's vertigo and the fear of death that lies beneath him. The roof-top chase is rhythmic in its seq...

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