Paper Summary:

The films "Rear Window" (1954) by Alfred Hitchcock and "High Noon" (1952) by Fred Zinnemann have impressed viewers on the basis of the techniques used to expose what their writers had in mind. The paper shows that the filming techniques are ones that suit the scenes, making use of sounds and positions of cameras. These have helped to magnify the meaning in each scene so that the viewer would be drawn into the film deeply. The paper concludes that had these two films been made with ordinary filming techniques there would probably have been far less impact on the viewers and as a result these films would not be recognized the way that they are today.

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"Jeff's view of the world outside his home is indeed a restricted one, but one that would enrich his listening ability. This is because he had to develop his listening power to hear all that took place in the apartments around him. The filming of Jeff's wheelchair in particular is seen frequently, highlighting the world that he lives in too. It is something that is seen throughout the movie and emphasizes that the story is based on the views of a single person (Jeff). This explains the reason why all the scenes are filmed through his window [Weis 107]. This is similar to the shots frequently shown of clocks in "High Noon.""

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