In Jane Campion's Bright Star, there are various filming techniques used to create extremely beautiful backdrops and scenery. Most of the outdoor scenery uses a low angle to give the viewer the feeling that they are in the scene. This also allows the viewer to get closer to the characters. The lighting in this movie is magnificent. It really tells the mood of the scene. For instance, during scenes in which the characters are upset, the lighting is dim and typically gray, while the lighting is bright in scenes where the character is happy. The point of view in this film is mostly omniscient, however, there are a couple of scenes in which the point of view changes to first person. An example of this is when Fanny is walking through the woods and you can see the woods from her point of view. In this image, the two children are catching butterflies to return to Fanny for her butterfly farm. This scene uses various techniques to create this beautiful scene in the woods. First of all, the camera is set at a low angle from the grass with gives the scene a very natural feeling it also puts the grass right in the center of the picture. This image incorporates a medium shot which gives the viewer the ability to see the entire woods and the children playing in them. The lighting is very bright and natural. This easily separates the characters from the background. This scene is definitely a painterly picture as the warm and bright colors bring a feeling of romance and freedom that the summer brings.
