Kiera_Chapter3

 After reading chapter 3, an idea that I found very interesting was how ensuring the characters' eyes are seen in order to allow the audience to form an emotional connection to them. I didn't realize how significant seeing the character's eyes were until reading about this, and it makes complete sense! I liked the example that the author included in the book about this: Darth Vader in The Return of the Jedi. Darth Vader had no sympathy and was a cruel character, but as soon as we saw his eyes, it changed everything. I like that this technique can be used for creating connections between audience and characters, but that it can also prevent a certain character from letting the audience in.

The Psychology of Cinematography: The Emotional Impact of Visual Storytelling

This article explains the many elements that make up cinematography, the psychology behind it, and how it impacts the audience. It explains the many purposes that cinematography serves, as well as the neuroscience behind the audience's emotions while watching films. Simply put, the article states, "Eye-level shots create a sense of equality and familiarity between the viewer and the character."