Research 2 - The Notebook

I was unable to embed this movie opening, so here is the link to watch it on YouTube 

(finish at 2.50):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=0N_QAiztJCE

The music throughout the movie has an enchanting and relaxing feel to it. Most of the lighting shown in the opening is a red/orange colouring from the picturesque sunset in the background.

This screen grab highlights the small titles, which are simple and clear to read so that they don't draw our attention instantly so that we focus on the lake.

This is a lovely screen grab where the sun is in full central view of the camera with a beautiful reflection across the lake. We are then drawn to the boat just about to cross the suns' reflection across the lake. Again we have the small and simple title, which ties in beautifully with the picture.

This camera angle shows the rowing boat more clearly, almost as if you were sitting in it or behind it. The lighting is dark and gloomy, but with the peacefulness and serenity of the music, calm water and red sunset it makes it a romantic setting.

This camera angle shows the reflection of the rowing boat in the calm lake water which helps to build up the serene feel of the shot. This shot also lets us know that it is a man in the boat, which gives us the idea that maybe this romantic movie is based on his love life.

This stunning shot sets the scene and portrays the beautiful location tot he audience. By having of these birds flying towards the grand house creates a sense of wealth and freedom.

This is my favourite screen grab as it captures the view beautifully by using an over the shoulder shot. The actor creates the feeling that she is watching the stillness of the outside world and remembering her past adventures.

Even though the inside of the house is shown here the only light is from the sunset shinning through the windows. We can see in these two shots that the camera has zoomed in on the house to the top right window to show that there is an elderly lady watching over the lake, perhaps at the man in the rowing boat.

The two shot used here immediately lets the audience now that the actor is playing a sad and ill character at this moment in time as the nurse comments; "Come on honey lets get you ready for bed" . Also any thoughts about the house being a home are corrected when the nurse enters the room and highlights that it is a care home.