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September 15, 2008
ABC's Anti-Palin Camera Tricks
Posted by Dave Blount at September 15, 2008 10:22 AM
It turns out that ABC used more than misleading editing and an erroneous definition of the Bush Doctrine in its Charles Gibson ambush of Sarah Palin. A Hollywood director forced to go incognito by Tinseltown's politically intolerant climate provides some insight on camera tricks used to diminish Palin at a subconscious level.
Wide-angle shots were used in Gibson interviews with the Obamessiah and Shrillary, putting everyone on the same general scale. But with Saracuda…
Funny how all the shots are no wider than the one on the left. There's a reason for this. While it's true that Governor Palin is of less stature than Mr. Gibson, the deliberate choice of the camera's height, framing and the use of telephoto lenses all serve to make Mr. Gibson look overpowering and Governor Palin the weak prey. This is common shooting technique we use to make a villain appear more ominous. How intuitive of ABC News to correctly portray themselves.
The expression on Gibson's face on the right is also instructive. He looks like a condescending jerk. But the idea is to portray Palin as small and foolish, a little girl who is being presumptuous by wanting to lead. Good thing we have the wise Charles Gibson to put her in her place.
Hat tip: NewsBusters; on tips from Cheetah and V the K.
