Raw Deal: Film Techniques

Part I of Essay
Watching a film is easy, but actually analyzing it can be very difficult. When most people watch films they do not pay attention to the different technical properties that go into making a film. Raw Deal, which was directed by Anthony Mann in 1948, is a classic example of ....

Part II of Essay
.... lighting. The use of this type of lighting is used to increase the intensity of the scene and define the mood. By directing their attention to Pat’s face, the audience can concentrate on her facial expressions and sense her fear. The direction of the light also plays a key role in creating a successful visual image. An example of this is the use of front-lighting and back-lighting in the scene on the boat where Joe is talking to Pat about their new married life. The camera focuses on a side view of Pat’s face. There is a light shining fro ....