At the beginning of the movie, the first images are of a
close-up shot of the various gifts received by Jem and Scout from Boo Radley. The camera
slowly pans to show them all as the opening credits and score play in
the background.
After the credits, a shot is seen of
trees, with the camera panning downward to show the street on which the Finches live.
Shots from above ususally serve to show a God-like presence--of a powerful being looking
down upon a smaller thing. This camera technique is also used in the courtroom scenes
showing Atticus and again at the end showing Scout walking Boo
home.
There are several shots that feature an almost a 360
degree camera sweep to show the neighborhood.
Close-ups
are important throughout, with many shots of a usually silent Gregory Peck (Atticus).
The close-ups are intended to instill a dramatic touch and to build on the stoicism of
the character. Peck is also seen several times from a low-angle view, used to accentuate
the power and size of the individual.
The scene with the
mad dog begins with a long-shot, focusing on the dog at a distance as it slowly moves up
the street toward the Finch house.
There are quite a few
scenes shot at night, utilizing the use of shadows; and, as in the case of when the
children are attacked by Bob Ewell, a sense of danger.
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