Reflection on Re-Shoot of Citizen Kane Tantrum Scene

Reflection on Re-Shoot of Citizen Kane Tantrum Scene

Section A

Orson Welles’ film entitled Citizen Kane marked the turning point of technical innovation in the movie industry characterized by the utilization of depth focus, flashbacks, and the main protagonist, who emphasizes the ambiguous nature of the American dream. In the original shot, the tantrum scene depicts Kane destroying his lover, Susan’s bedroom, after she left him. The scene begins silently to enhance suspense and allows the audience to focus on the main protagonist’s anger. Kane starts by throwing the suitcases towards the door, with low angle shots used to reveal his power and lack of control. At one point, there is a long shot of the narrator as he moves from one side of the room to the other, where he continues to destroy Susan’s belongings. Initially, the group planned that this scene be more interactive and portray Kane’s pain and suffering; the team had suggested the use of a background song, coupled with long camera shots, to have a clear view of the room.

Additionally, the camera was to be placed at a mid-angle as he came back from the room to enhance the narrator’s connection with his childhood. The snow globe would trigger his childhood memories, prompting him to think that experience influenced his behavior. The changes in the group’s plan were the camera angle, type of shots, and background music. Firstly, the camera should have focused on Kane, with instantaneous shifts to the directions at which he threw the objects before depicting his facial and body reaction. The utilization of long shots would reveal that he was gaining satisfaction from his actions. Moreover, the inclusion of a sad song in the background would help to heighten Kane’s pain. Besides, the camera shots on the objects being thrown across the room should be close and mid-level to reveal Kane’s force. It is challenging to change the meaning of the scene and the whole movie since it shows the impact of the breakup and connection to his childhood. Most importantly, it also portrays the narrator’s character as violent and aggressive. The implementation of significant changes would affect the film’s setting and central theme.

Section B

The final video had the impact I had predicted. Although the group’s suggestions focused on modernization, little emphasis was placed on the character’s traits and how they manifest in this scene. Furthermore, the camera shots made it challenging for the audience to depict Kane’s frustrations. The original scene commences silently with low angle camera shots to enhance the narrator’s threats. However, the utilization of close shots at the beginning, coupled with background music, helps to reveal Kane’s pain. Furthermore, slow-motion shots portraying the disintegration of the objects thrown on the wall would help to connect to his childhood experience that contributed to his aggressive behavior. My approach enhances the scene’s emotion as it reflects the narrator’s disbelief and pain after Susan left him. The group’s suggestion would not display Kane’s aggressive behavior and the destruction caused by his lack of self-control. My technique allows the audience to compare the appearance of the room before and after Susan broke up with the narrator. Additionally, the level of destruction depicts the affection Kane had for her. In this regard, the position of the camera and the type of shots played an imperative role in describing the mood of the scene.

Section C

The planning and organization of the video recording section are essential in capturing the central aspects of the film. In this case, different camera shots and positions were used in the scene to depict Kane’s response to the breakup and how his childhood influenced his actions. The lighting of the setting concentrated on the foreground in the initial phase before being evenly distributed to display the damage resulting from his aggressive behavior. Initially, it was challenging to synchronize the activities and camera shots with Kane’s movement as they did not conceptualize the significance of various angles and positioning. However, the fifth shoot was a success since every individual understood his role in the shooting of the scene. This process was useful as it improved the scene’s aesthetic appeal and the narrator’s traits. For instance, the flashback is best depicted through close shots and reduced lighting, while Kane’s anger was captured using long and close camera shots. The long shots illustrated the trajectory of the objects thrown in the room, whereas the close angular shots show the narrator’s facial and body expression.

Besides, the VR element influenced my experience as it gave me a three-dimensional view of the setting, making it easy to position the camera and light for proper visibility. I could visualize the central areas of focus and formulate a plan that would allow smooth movement of the camera person without interfering with Kane’s actions. While working in a team, I would ensure that every individual is aware of his or her position and role to minimize confusion.