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The Truman Show Cinematography
The Truman show presents multiple layers of reality to audiences, camera placement and movement is important throughout the film in conveying we are always watching and following Truman. There is a zoom shot used in the very beginning of the scene as Truman says "Good afternoon, good evening and good night", the zoom in moves closer towards Truman, giving audiences a clearer view of his expression and actions. It also shows importance to what he is saying, and as we find out later in the film it is one of his trademark expressions, it also highlights audiences are watching Truman twenty four hours a day, "in case I don't see ya" is ironic because audiences can see Truman wherever he goes, spying on his every move. When the dalmatian runs up to Truman, there is a canted/low angle shot which gives audiences a good angle of Truman's rigid body and clutching his brief case, showing he is very frightened of dogs. This is also another example of an unconventio...
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