We were given a task to analyse a film called Raging Bull directed by Martin Scorsese. The main protagonist as we know, is Robert De Niro who played Jake LaMotta, an Italian American boxer. He possesses negative traits that conclude him as a self-loathing person full of pure hatred and jealousy. He's been known as a bitter person with his constant obsessive rage. This film has won an Oscar for best actor as well as best film acting.
Cerdan Fight
A long tracking shot was employed throughout Jake's entire journey to the ring. Eye level angle with a medium shot is also used. The whole purpose of this was to show his pace and progression which made us viewers feel as though we are a part of this, resulting in a deep connection. From here we can see how much of a confident and cocky person Jake actually is, he was practically oozing with confidence, overflowing at the seams. Despite that, he had a great support system around him whom all ushered him to the ring, giving out encouraging looks and cheers. The camera was in deep focus because the attention was not just focused on Jake but the background, settings and figures as well. The audience were obviously intently engaged in the outcome of the fight.
As he was going up the entrance to the ring, a telephoto lens is used. This enables the process of zooming in and out easier to be made, so separation between Jake and the audience can be seen clearly. Selective focus with medium close up shot is used to divert the attention solely on Jake intensely determined to take down his opponent with all of his willpower. Panning is used when the referee pointed to Jake, introducing him - to show the connection between them both as at the end of the day, the referee will always be the one who decides the true winner. There was also a short medium close up of Jake's wife sitting in the audience - to acknowledge her existence and deep connection with Jake. Her facial expression was however practically unreadable. I mean if it was up to me, I'd say she seemed a bit unsure somehow.
The fight is now ongoing with low angle and close up shots mostly used. Intensity is enunciated from this point of view, it's almost as though you can feel the vigorous punches and hits, right in the core. The close ups suggest the level of tension increasing - with both parties breathing deeply, drenched in sweat as the opponent announced he was too exhausted to even continue the fight. The high angle shot used evidently portrayed the weakness of the competitor, making him seem smaller than his actual size.
At the end of the fight, a canted angle is shot to depict Jake's facial expression and details. The fight obviously wore him out and he used up all of his energy. The opponent slumped down, injured and tired with his head down - a sign of defeat. The referee walked up to Jake, probably to tell him he has won. This illustrated the extreme nervousness and tension is raised incredibly, leading to his winning moment.
With all of that ending, a tilt shot is then used to show the championship belt on Jake's waist up to his face that basically radiated happiness, with his arms up, kissing his boxing gloves - a sign of victory. The audience went insane cheering for him, cameras flashing as they all empathise with him - proud and ecstatic at the same time. The significance of the belt and winning in general is exaggerated too - which interprets how crucial winning, victory and success is for Jake. Various types of angles are used such as eye, low and warm's eye angle. This exaggerates his shining, glory moment and we see him being represented as a dominant, powerful character in a much more superior and almost intimidating position. The light continues to shine upon him as his fame arises exceptionally.
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