Close Stylistic Description Of “Scarlet Empress”

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Close Stylistic Description of “Scarlet Empress” The excerpt begins with the Duchess entering the cathedral with her entourage and sitting down. The shot is presented in a medium-shot at eye level, in which a crane is later used. It is utilized by descending from the shot of the Empress, for the purpose of displaying the most powerful individuals to the least. For example, the Empress is the first one to be displayed. Later, the camera descends to the subsequently powerful of the hierarchy, which are the members of the Church. Next it works it way to Count Alexei and the rest of the people in the cathedral. Throughout the excerpt there is no dialogue. The entire scene relies on music. The music seems to be Church music with chanting. At this point of the scene the music begins almost joyful and a celebratory manner. Eventually Catherine and Peter arrive and the marriage ceremony begins. As the wedding rituals are being conducted, the camera is filming at a high angle, and the subject is viewed from above. It gives the appearance that she is somewhat small and helpless. This gives the spectators an indication of her standing in the court at this point. It later alternates between a low and eye level angle shots. Considering that she is on her knees, this suggests that the audience is viewing many of the events from her perspective. She is looking up and in front of her. It is supposed to help the audience identify with Catherine by having the frame maintain an approximate distance as if she were looking around the room. This is supposed to provide a better understanding of what she is feeling. It gives the impression that everything is as alien for her, as it is for the audience. After examining the surroundings through her point of view, the camera begins to make close up shots on people’s faces, including Catherine. For example, at this point the Duke is

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