Psycho
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Psycho The title of the film itself gives an idea to the audience of the narrative which could be about somebody who has a psychological problem, the music portrays this as well this is achieved by the fast paced upbeat rhythm of the soundtrack. Furthermore it sets the mood which tells the audience its a thriller movie, also the contrasting white font against black suggests good against bad which could be another theme throughout the movie. Additionally the jagged transitions between the opening credits coincide with the theme of the psychological thriller; it could signify a torn chaotic mind which reflects the main characters state. The establishing shot is of Phoenix, Arizona which sets the scene for the audience, also the details of the date and time which could later be significant. The camera then pans across the city and slowly zooms into a room with the blind down which tells the audience something suspicious could be going on because it's the middle of the day and there are blinds down. Afterward the camera zooms into the window and we see a two-shot of a woman lying on the bed and a man standing up getting dressed. This is one of Hitchcock's many techniques of using a ordinary situation and turning it extraordinary, which is how the audience can relate to it. The light seems to be focused on the woman who shows she is one of the main characters, and her expression portrays that she admires the man which is standing before her. The camera is at a low angle which makes him look more powerful. The theme of voyeurism is used here another thriller convention, and it creates sensuality. We learn that they are seeing each other in secret which makes the audience want to know why they are hiding. She seems more tense and worried about their secret relationship because she gets dressed quickly and is concerned about being late for work, however he seems more calm and relaxed about it hence his slow time in getting dressed and sitting down.
Transcript of Psycho
Psycho
The title of the film itself gives an idea to the audience of the narrative which could be about somebody who has a psychological problem, the music portrays this as well this is achieved by the fast paced upbeat rhythm of the soundtrack.
Furthermore it sets the mood which tells the audience its a thriller movie, also the contrasting white font against black suggests good against bad which could be another theme throughout the movie. Additionally the jagged transitions between the opening credits coincide with the theme of the psychological thriller; it could signify a torn chaotic mind which reflects the main characters state.The establishing shot is of Phoenix, Arizona which sets the scene for the audience, also the details of the date and time which could later be significant. The camera then pans across the city and slowly zooms into a room with the blind down which tells the audience something suspicious could be going on because it's the middle of the day and there are blinds down. Afterward the camera zooms into the window and we see a two-shot of a woman lying on the bed and a man standing up getting dressed. This is one of Hitchcock's many techniques of using a ordinary situation and turning it extraordinary, which is how the audience can relate to it.
The light seems to be focused on the woman who shows she is one of the main characters, and her expression portrays that she admires the man which is standing before her. The camera is at a low angle which makes him look more powerful. The theme of voyeurism is used here another thriller convention, and it creates sensuality.We learn that they are seeing each other in secret which makes the audience want to know why they are hiding. She seems more tense and worried about their secret relationship because she gets dressed quickly and is concerned about being late for work, however he seems more calm and relaxed about it hence his slow time in getting dressed and sitting down.
The next shot is of a close-up of her face and she seems quite shocked after he confesses he wants to see her in public and non-diegetic music is added which sounds romantic, this goes with the current mood. We surprisingly discover that she wants to marry him which is a sudden change of heart from before.
