Blog Post 11/1

There has been a pause in the music video process so that the class could watch the classic thriller and horror Psycho (1960). This movie is iconically known for the shower scene where Marion Crane was brutally stabbed in the shower. It is also known for its soundtrack and clever camera angles that was used to make this film. The soundtrack does an amazing job amplifying the fear and anxiousness that the viewers are supposed to feel. As for the camera angles and techniques, a lot were used. For example, when Norman was using a peephole to look into Marion’s room the camera angle that was used was over the shoulder which made it seem as if the viewers were observing it as well. Another one that was commonly used was the medium close up shot. This was used every time one of the subjects were driving which gave us a clear view of their emotions that they were feeling at that time. Two of the most important scenes of the movie used camera angles and effects as well. During the shower scene while Marion was showering, the camera angle that was used was a two shot so that it could get Marion and Norman’s mother standing in the doorway behind the shower curtain. As for the other important scene, after Norman was caught and he asked the police officer for a blanket, the camera slowly zoomed in on Norman’s face as Norman’s “mother” was talking. As she just about finished talking the dissolve effect took place and showed Mrs. Bates’ skeleton face in the face of Norman as it went to the finishing scene. Psycho uses a lot of cool camera angles and effects that are still used today in newer movies.