A successful cinematography technique used in the film "Casablanca," is that of effective and scene-appropriate lighting. Various lighting techniques were employed throughout the masterpiece, most notably during close-up shots of the lead characters, Rick and Ilsa. ... The lighting techniques used throughout Casablanca definitely help to set the overall mood of the characters and the story. ... The many different lighting techniques in the film help to create many different moods and emotions. ... Overall, the varying use of lighting in Casablanca no doubt greatly enhances the overall story, a...

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The techniques an author employs, and the way in which they are manipulated, often determine the reader's response towards a novel's themes. ... Through this narrative technique, other elements, such as the thriller genre, symbolism of the structure, and psychological interpretation are raised. ... Through this technique, Clegg is portrayed as a much more frightening character, creating a convincing picture of a madman. ... As Clegg's two narratives enclose Miranda's, the novel emphasizes the physical power Clegg has over her. ... As a result of this, Clegg's psycholog...

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In one of my classes last year, we talked about how some studies supporting this technique have shown that background music promotes cognitive performance while other studies have shown that listening to music while engaged in complex cognitive tasks can impair performance. ... Good writers use different writing techniques to fit their purposes for writing. ... Improving one's technique generally entails practicing exercises that improve one's muscular sensitivity and agility. ... Other people listen to classical music while writing a narrative paper because it helps you think and fu...

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He uses many different techniques to get his point across. ... Modleski has come to the conclusion that " Vertigo, like all narrative films, is "cut to the measure of male desire" because it is from the male point of view- (Modleski, 87). ... Many of the styles and techniques that Hitchcock uses in his films sometimes go unnoticed but Modleski was able to sort through them and find their true meaning. ...

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