Film and Fashion

Two movies: The Devil wears Prada and Confessions of a Shopaholic

Alright, I already know what is going through everybody has heard as I write about these movies. That think that I picked something lame, or something that isn't profound or deep to write about. Maybe you are right. This movie isn't profound or deep. It's not some new indie film that just recently came out (Honestly, I find it hard to find an incredibly good indie move). Its not an Academy Award Winner....well the Devil Wears Prada was probably nominated for one or two, but that's besides the point. The reason why I chose to write about this is because both of these movies pertain to something that I love. Fashion.

What is so interesting about both pieces is the use of lighting for each film. Many of the times when a director was trying to get a shot that would accentuate the clothing, they would use harsh lighting to create more angular shadows and create shapes within the shot. This was usual done when they were shooting a frame that had apparel that was edgy. For shots that were more fun and colorful, there would be softer lines that would give gradual shadowing and softer lights, making the shot seemed warmer. Another interesting think is that a lot of the background was neutral colors, very bland. Many times it would be white. By using a white background the light would bounce of the wall and reflect onto the object that the director is trying to shoot creating a different kind of frame.