Tim burton is just one out of a lot of amazing directors but, people enjoy his work for not only his amazing story lines nor the famous actors that he uses. But it's the little things that make the movies so interesting. Just like the way he changes the lighting to make the mood change or the way the costumes fit the personalities of the characters, and the symbolism that he uses like light vs. dark. Tim burton also uses a strange type of scenery to show a difference between different people. Plus his style is more of a dark, mysterious, and dramatic which can give a story more meaning. Tim Burton in the movie Edward Scissorhands definitely uses color symbolism near the end of the movie when Edward runs back to the castle and Kim runs after him and Edward is wearing his dark Buckley outfit and Kim is wearing a clean white dress. …show more content…
The people that live in the town dress like their houses. They all wear bright colorful dresses mainly Kim because she is really nice so she wears white and yellow mainly because those are bright happy colors, the wears dark red dress which can show that she is bad because she gives the ladies the idea of Edward being bad and dangerous. Edward, on the other hand, lives in a dark castle so he dresses with black clothes with black hair and buckles all over him. When he comes down to the town they try to cover up his real self with some white clothes with brown pants, but when he goes back to his castle he turns back into the dark outfit. In his other movies, he also uses the costumes to tell good vs evil. For instance, in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack the main character wears black striped clothes which show that he is evil/bad. On the other hand, Sandy Claws wears white and red which shows that he is good. Also, in the movie Alice in wonderland The evil queen wears red and the good queen wears white. Easily shown as good vs
Individuality is rejection, whether it be a rejection of society or a rejection by society. Burton explores the consequences that can derive from rejection and how appearances may differ from reality. The work of Tim Burton consists of a unique style unlike any other. Not only do his films convey his ideas of individuality to the audience, they are done in a distinctive Burton way. Burton’s style of the formal elements of German Expressionism, gothic horror, and unique characters allow him to convey his ideas.
There are drastic differences in what Edward wears and looks like and what the towns people wear and look like. The towns people are dressed in a 1950’s style. This makes them look very simplistic in their ways. The women’s clothes are very bright and colorful, and most of the men are dressed in work clothes or casual clothes, suggesting normality. Edwards look is completely different, he is dressed in dark and dreary clothes. His clothes are all black, and have buckles on them which gives it a very gothic look to him. The differences in costume looks are used to show how a group of individuals see an outsider
In the Movies that Tim burton made charlie and the chocolate factory and the Edward scissorhands Tim Burton use some great film techniques throughout the whole movies he uses great lighting,sound,editing and viewing angles. I believe there are some very good pros and very few cons.
Using the production elements of symbolism; especially hands themselves, and the use of allusion to elements from other genres; particularly those from fairytale and gothic romance/horror films, Tim Burton has directed the film in such a manner to illustrate, emphasise and ridicule the materialism and lack of imagination of society. The film however, is prominently a satire which has certain elements from fairytale, comedy and horror genres. Through the choices made by the director, the audience is invited to become aware of the inhumanity present in the way society functions, especially in its prejudiced treatment towards people who do not conform. The use of allusion in Edward Scissorhands is one of the most important choices in production that has been made by director Tim Burton. In order to fully appreciate and understand the plot, the movie is dependant on the audience being able to recognise certain references and elements emulated from other films.
An example of juxtaposition in Edward Scissorhands was the dark, evil mansion and the colorful neighborhood. Another is Kim’s white dress and Ed’s Black outfit. Jim was the opposite of Ed because he was evil and cunning and Ed is nice and innocent. All these examples show how Tim Burton used Juxtaposition to show the differences of people and
Tim Burton said in an interview that when he was a kid he would watch all kind of monster movies. “My parents said I started watching those movies before I could even walk.”As a kid he loved horror movies and he liked drawing pictures. He said he did not care what people thought of his drawings and just drew them his own way. His drawings also show his love for horror because they are all unique and creepy looking. Some of his pictures are based on the movies he directed. He started directing at twenty years old. He was very interested in animation. One of his first films was Batman. Most of the films he directed have a gothic horror aspect. I believe since his childhood was all about horror movies, he gained an appreciation for those films and applied his passion in the films he directed. "Vincent Price, Edgar Allan Poe, those monster movies, those spoke to me. You see somebody going through that anguish and that torture –things you identify with –and it acts as a kind of therapy, a release. (Tim Burton 17).”Besides the fact that he watched horror movies, the place where he lived influenced him as well. The dark and light aspects of life have always fascinated Tim Burton, consistently arguing that one cannot exist without the other: ‘life is an incredible jumble of being funny and sad and dramatic and melodramatic and goofy and everything’. During his childhood in suburban Burbank, Burton found the
Lastly, there is even symbolism in the colors of the Wicked Witchs. The black in the Wicked Witch’s clothes represents the evil nature they have. While the red in her hourglass symbolizes danger, her anger, and Dorothy’s impending doom. The green complexion the the witches has represents her jealousy, both of Dorothy and the silver slippers. The witches castle is dark with the only color red other than grey represents the evilness of that part of land.
Lighting and color are used to prove the distinction between individuals. In Edward Scissorhands, low key lighting was used to show the illusion of Edward being in isolation. Through this isolation, Edward did not know his place in society. Isolation created Edward to be displayed as a misfit compared to the rest of society. Burton conveys the fact Edward is a misfit by creating a sense of eeriness which shows he is darker coloring while the rest of society seems brighter. To try to fit into society, Edward tried to satisfy everyone’s desires. However through this trial, he could not help but being himself even if that caused society to frown upon him. Even though society frowned
The film Edward Scissorhands shows how society rejects people who are different. This film directed by Tim Burton is about a boy named Edward who lives in an empty mansion. The film shows a community that is quick to judge but slow to distinguish the qualities of Edward. The people in the community are selfish and expect to receive from Edward without giving but regardless of this there are still some who love and care for him. By viewing this film the audience recognises how important it is to give someone a chance to prove themselves before judging them.
As I read Disillusionment of Ten O’Clock by Wallace Stevens I noticed that the author uses color for symbolism. The definition of symbolism according to Yourdictionary.com is the practice of giving special meaning to objects,
Director Tim Burton has directed many films. He started out working at Disney, but shortly after he decided to make his own films. He split away from Disney because they wouldn’t let him add the scariness and darkness he has in his films. After he left he created many great films and also developed his own style. He uses many cinematic techniques in his films for example he uses close-up camera angles on symbolic items, he uses music to show foreshadowing, and he uses lighting and color to show mood
Julie Taymor’s film adaptation of Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus has many theatrical elements that aid in creating an interpretation of the written play. One of the most prominent elements that Taymor uses is color. Taymor uses color to develop Shakespeare’s characters. Many times throughout the film, color is used to represent a character’s mood or their hidden agenda during a scene. We also see color used to represent good versus evil. The three colors that are most widely used during the movie to show symbolism and imagery are black, white, and red. While there are some references to color in the written text of Titus Andronicus, Taymor’s use of color allows the viewers to see a more clear representation of mood, tone, and character. The colors may be used in costume or in setting. Regardless of how they are used each color plays a large role in distinguishing the tone that is being set for a scene or character.
Edward Scissorhands, written by Tim Burton, tells the tale of a young man who is lovable, childlike and sensitive, bewildered by the humanity around him, yet is terrifying- someone who has scissors, the deadly weaponry, for hands. Many viewers may read this film as a “Tim Burton” type of fairytale which includes both an alternative aspect and romance. However, through the presentation of mise-en-scene in this film, Burton drives in a much more serious subject of social criticism by establishing two different understandings of life in the movie.
...erent colours of costumes in Othello immediately sets him apart from the rest of society, highlight his dark skin colour and establishing he is not like the other characters.
A thorough examination of the film’s symbolism, musical accompaniment and plot reveal a constant thematic moral from Disney – that revenge is destructive. Symbolic colours and their representations are a key theme in Big Hero 6. Colour is a form of non-verbal communication. It is not a static energy, and its meaning depends on the person’s enigma.