Mise-en-scene as defined by our text book is the directors control over what appears in the film frame, by controlling what appears he actually stages the event for the camera. ... The downward angle made the character seem weak and beaten. The upward angle of the camera and the longer pauses on the speaking character made him seem powerful and intimidating. ...
The different varieties of cinematography used helps the viewer to understand the natural and the unnatural world, while symbolism and imagery defines the humans and their characteristics. ... The opening shot has a view of the skyline of Los Angeles shot at a wide angle in dark. ... Hence, a character can be defined as a replicant in such a way. ... The symbolism and usage of the eye in this film plays a vital role in defining the humans and the replicants. ...
Low camera angles are used to emphasize and highlight the Tyrell Corporation as a important part of the new world. ... Many high angles shots are used to shows the building of LA, which shows the changed nature of the world today. ... It shows that hypnopaedia conditions the people to such an extent that they lose their ability to reason, which defines humans as reasoning is something that separates us from animals. ...
