Edward Scissorhands Cinematic Analysis

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Tim Burton uses cinematic techniques such as close up and bottom and side lighting in order to create a feeling of danger and fear. This is important because when someone is in danger or afraid they can eventually overcome it. In most of Tim Burton’s films he portrays those feelings which came from his childhood. In the three films viewed Tim Burton used the close up cinematic technique to help show the different emotions from the characters. In Edward Scissorhands the scene where Peg tells Edward to come out of hiding, Edward comes out and enters the light. A close up happens to show that Edward is just as scared of Peg as she is of him. Another example of a close up is in Corpse’s Bride. Victor, the main character, has just entered the world

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