Blade Runner 1982 Dir: Ridley Scott
Briefly describe the story or narrative of this film in a paragraph or two. How did the plot of this film resolve? Did the ending surprise you? Describe the setting of this film. What kind of world is this film? How does the film’s cinematography support this idea?
Pick out two significant and interesting shots or scenes. Dedicate a paragraph of analysis for each of these areas. Please do not use the shot from the lecture! Describe the quality of the lighting. (think contrast) Do you notice an angle of the primary (key) light? Was there a noticeable backlight? What is the color of the lighting? What is the camera position and movement (if there is any) of the shot(s)? How do these aspects work in conjunction with the lighting scheme?
How does lighting feature the characters, set, or location, and what is the message? How does the lighting feature sets, production design, or costuming? Can you figure out what type of lens was used? Is there a notable shift in the lens type from the shot before it? What kind of message is the director conveying in this shot (scene)? Does the lighting suggest film movement or genre? Are there any ideological concepts you get from this film?
REMEMBER TO DISCUSS THE MEANING OR MESSAGE OF THIS FILM! (There might be more than one!)