Fundamental Aspects of Cinematography in the Film Kidnap

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FILM ANALYSIS
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Lightning
Lighting is a very fundamental aspect of cinema. Lighting in films is often referred to as
‘writing on light,' and illumination is required in still images and pictures in motion. Illumination
is an essential duty of every cinematographer1. The movie Kidnap uses a blend of a back, fill and
key lights to highlight the principal characters in every given scene. The key light offers the main
illumination in the film; the fill light fills the shadows of the characters while the backlight
separates the performers from the backdrop. This combination ensures a perfect lighting and the
desired contrast in the film.
Soundtrack
The film Kidnap combines several soundtracks in the events to well-suit the event in
progress. The soundtracks are well-paired with the pictures in motion to create harmony. Ideally,
the background of any film determines the status it is likely to achieve in the public domain2. A
super soundtrack definitely translates to a winning film. Realistically, the movies which have
excelled and survived the turbulences of the modern world are played in a very sound
background.
Colour
Colour helps a film in telling a story and passing the intended meaning. The colour
decisions affect the experiences of the audience while watching the movie. The theme colours
should be in alignment with the events failure to which the movies will appear more complex.
1 Brand, Neil. 2013. The secret art of the film soundtrack. September 12. Accessed May 31, 2018.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/sep/12/film-soundtracks-neil-brand.
2 Brand, Neil. 2013. The secret art of the film soundtrack. September 12. Accessed May 31, 2018.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/sep/12/film-soundtracks-neil-brand.