During the long panning scene in the film Rear Window Hitchcock uses changes in audio to show the different life everyone lives on their own. The audio communicates this by changing when the camera pans to a new window. This demonstrates the plot of Hitchcock's movie by displaying multiple stories overlapping at once. Hitchcock also uses set design changes to show the different stories. For instance at the beginning of the shot the two people wake up outside on a fire escape, but when the camera pans to the next apartment the ballerina is inside walking around her apartment making something to eat.
While watching this clip I was particularly found of the fact that there was a mysterious and intriguing mood created by the silent reaction shots and the omniscient view of the audience. I also like the perspective shots of the audience looking through the camera when Jeff looks through the camera which makes it feel like you're a part of the action. In total it was a well put together clip with hints at the plot that keeps you guessing.
Overall I felt that the film was a very interesting concept that makes the audience feel like they are with Jeff in his apartment. This is due to the fact that the entire film is shot from a perspective as if you were in the apartment except for the part when Jeff falls out of the apartment. Another reason is the constant use of POV shots that can create helplessness and suspense as you are forced to watch on as Jeff's girlfriend is breaking into Mr. Thorwald's apartment. The film also does an outstanding job of keeping the ending a mystery by using twists and turns throughout, which forces you to side with the detective or Jeff. The mystery, intrigue, plot turns, and interesting way of shooting make for an incredible cinematic ride as you sit on the edge of your seat. The most enticing part of this movie in my opinion is how the screen you are watching the film on is like the window into the world of windows that Jeff is living in which really brings the audience into the film.
While watching this clip I was particularly found of the fact that there was a mysterious and intriguing mood created by the silent reaction shots and the omniscient view of the audience. I also like the perspective shots of the audience looking through the camera when Jeff looks through the camera which makes it feel like you're a part of the action. In total it was a well put together clip with hints at the plot that keeps you guessing.
Overall I felt that the film was a very interesting concept that makes the audience feel like they are with Jeff in his apartment. This is due to the fact that the entire film is shot from a perspective as if you were in the apartment except for the part when Jeff falls out of the apartment. Another reason is the constant use of POV shots that can create helplessness and suspense as you are forced to watch on as Jeff's girlfriend is breaking into Mr. Thorwald's apartment. The film also does an outstanding job of keeping the ending a mystery by using twists and turns throughout, which forces you to side with the detective or Jeff. The mystery, intrigue, plot turns, and interesting way of shooting make for an incredible cinematic ride as you sit on the edge of your seat. The most enticing part of this movie in my opinion is how the screen you are watching the film on is like the window into the world of windows that Jeff is living in which really brings the audience into the film.
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