Psycho Film Still Analysis
Still Description
The still under review entails a shot from the encounter between the Norman Bates, who owns the Bates Motel and Marion Crane, who is an unlucky guest to the hotel. Under this still, Norman is sitting down in a relaxed manner. The lighting in the room further casts Norman’s shadow and halfway lit his face casting a shadow on one side of the face. The still further outlines that Norman is position is located at the corner. Lastly, the still contains a bird (Crane) located at the top o the drawers alongside a candlestick. Regarding Norman’s clothing, he wears a sports jacket and an open-collar shirt. Norman also places his hand between his legs.
Lesson about the story and the characters -Without the use of dialogue
The still develops crucial information about Norman presented by the various costumes and stage setting. In consideration, the lighting in the room present Norman’s shadow on the wall and halfway lit his face showing two sides on Norman’s face. The aspect outlines Norman’s dual nature upon which his character can change over time from the existing friendly environment in the current setting to a chaotic situation. In particular, the presentation informs the audience that Norman might adopt a different character in the future upon which he murders Marion. Norman’s costumes describe the period of Psycho Film to be around the 1960s when males assumed an informal and boyish fashion. In relation, they would wear sports jackets and open-collar shirts with no tie. Also, the aspect of Norman placing his hand between his legs illustrates a feminine character developed by Momma’s boys in the 1950s.
Emotional Effects Generated by the Still
The still generates suspicion since the audience identifies the possibility of Norman developing unethical conduct in the next scene. Similarly, Norman’s relaxed nature serves as a trick to deceive Marion about her safety. In relation, I developed sympathy for Marion since she would get manipulated based on false deception. Norman assumes a standard look in the presence of Marion to show her that she was safe, yet he intended to kill her. In return, Marion remains at the hotel upon which Norman murders her in the bathroom.
Stage Development (Set, costumes, performance, and lights)
The setting of the stage under the still helps outline Norman’s dual character. In particular, the lighting designer adopted a light that would cast Norman’s shadow and develop contrasting visual elements on Norman’s face. Furthermore, Norman was conveniently placed to help display his shadow on the wall. The various features help outline Normans’ hypocritical nature towards Marion. Also, Norman sits at a corner and develops that “we are all in our private traps to outline his deceiving character that would help trap Marion to stay in the hotel. Lastly, the still contains a bird that portrays predatory features to describe Norman’s predatory nature. The setting discloses Norman’s ill intentions towards Marion.