Cinematography: No Country for Old Men (Essay Sample)

Name Course Tutor Date Cinematography: No Country for Old Men From an academic lens, movies are judged based on four universal elements; editing, cinematography, mise-en-scene and sound. While each element is indispensable and constitutes the essence of the movie, I find cinematography to be the most interesting element. Cinematography involves all manipulations of the camera and shooting so as to enhance the visual narrative. The manner in which lighting is done, framing of shots and coloring are all part of cinematography; all these aspects can tell a story. In "No Country for Old Men," Cinematographer Roger Deakins uses his prowess to create a beautiful piece that scooped Oscar awards for best film and nominations for cinematography. He is particularly creative in the movie and manages to create some unforgettable scenes. In the desert, for example, Deakins uses wide angles to film the mountains and wide plains with shades of orange and yellow to add a stunning glow to the whole scene. To complement these shots, Deakins includes shots of natural light at sunset to add life and boldness. Another feature that is obvious throughout the film is the use of shadows. This extra element heightens the suspense particularly in murder scene. Deakins also uses various camera angles .In the scene where Chigurh is strangling the D...