What Is Tim Burton's Cinematic Style

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Tim Burton's cinematic style can be described as dark, gothic and grotesque, but it is juxtaposed with a certain childlike innocence and quirkiness. Burton adopts styles from writers who inspire him such as, Edgar Allan Poe, Dr. Seuss, and the Brothers Grimm. As a child, Tim Burton always had a fascination with the darker aspects of children's stories that the Grimm stories appreciated also. The Brothers Grimm create stories intended for children but don't have happy endings. Instead, they teach children somewhat broken morals, that seem more realistic than the fairytale Disney has created. Another brilliant writer that Burton is influenced by is Edgar Allen Poe, Poe creates stories that could be described as mysterious and gothic. Dr. Seuss

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Tim Burton Essay

Amethyst Humbert Pd.5 Tim Burton Essay Tim Burton has made many great and interesting films by manipulating style techniques throughout his films to make the movies entertaining. He has a mysterious style. Tim Burton’s style is demonstrated by lighting: Low key and high key. In the film, Edward Scissorhands, Burton low-key lighting to the darkness of Edward’s house shows the mysterious style. When I saw the house compared to when I saw the other houses, I was confused and wondering why is…

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Tim Burton Cinematic Techniques

quote from Tim Burton states that “I am the shadow on the moon at night. Filling your dreams to the brim with fright.” This quote tells how weird and dark Burton is and how the films he creates are a part of his personality. Tim Burton creates eerie, mysterious films with an ominous quality. His styles have been influenced by many artist and other factors. As a child, Burton enjoyed watching horror movies based on Edgar Allan Poe’s poems and monster movies. Tim Burton uses cinematic techniques such…

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Similarities Between Tim Burton And Edward Scissorhands

Tim Burton’s camera angles were used repeatedly throughout the films, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Edward Scissorhands. The angle Burton used was mostly eye level. “In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory whenever the characters would communicate the camera would be at eye level. The characters would have conversations and the scene would change between the characters but it would stay at eye level. In Edward Scissorhands the scene, showed an example of low level when Edward’s creator showed…

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Tim Burton's Cinematic Techniques In Edward Scissorhands

Tim Burton is well known for the amount of great movies he has directed over the years, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, and Corpse Bride being some of those that have thrived the most. Although well known for his amazing movies, Tim Burton is perhaps better known for the style he conveys through them which can be described in various ways. Unlike many other directors, Burton's style can be depicted as dark, creepy, and unsettling, but also with a touch of child-like innocence…

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Tim Burton Cinematic Style Analysis

Cinematic Style of Tim Burton Tim Burton is a successful director, producer, and screenwriter. Burton went to the California institute of art majoring in animation. He then worked at Disney for a time before he went off on his own. Burton enjoys making his films a little grotesque and full of horror because of childhood influences. Some of these themes are seen throughout his films, some including, Edward Scissorhands(1990), Batman(1989), and The Night Before Christmas(1993). All these show grotesque…

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Big Fish and Edward Bloom Essay

Guess what happened to me before sitting down to write this review? As I opened the door to my office, the tree on my Big Fish movie poster began growing taller and taller. Fearing it would break through the ceiling, I climbed up my stepladder and snapped off the top branches. That seemed to stop the growth for now, but I'll have to keep a close watch on things. No telling what that poster will be up to next. Is my opening paragraph true, partly true, or a flat-out lie? And does it matter? Would…

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