The purpose of framing is to focus the audience’s attention on a subject, by handling the viewpoint of an image, instead of using the subject within. Proving that Steven Spielberg is auteur is worthy because his individualistic style has influenced the film industry as a whole, whether it be the audience, other directors, or film making in general.įraming in film is defined as the visual presentation of components in an image. Lastly an investigation is needed to help explain how Spielberg successfully creates a film that makes the viewers sympathize with a criminal by utilizing his individualistic style of directing and editing. An investigation is needed to help explain how Spielberg effectively uses Williams’s simple but distinctive score to create a symbol for impending doom in today’s world.
Another film, Jaws which is still surviving through today’s pop culture through merchandise being sold (Jaws t-shirts, posters, etc.) to John Williams’ iconic two note score, this film continues to grow, even in the lives of people who haven’t even seen it. His film Saving Private Ryan helps us remember and preserve the memory of War World II through his use of filming and editing techniques. This question is worthy enough for investigation because Steven Spielberg has made a huge impact on the film industry and society as a whole. Through the use of his recurring themes, lighting, shot composition, framing, and non-diegetic sound, it is through these examples of filmic expertise that Steven Spielberg can be considered an auteur. This paper will focus on an investigation that proves Steven Spielberg is an auteur with specific references to Saving Private Ryan, Jaws, and Catch Me If You Can. Many people argue that this theory does not exist and that filmmakers shoot with no meaning behind their shots, besides to just create a film, however Steven Spielberg is most definitely an auteur and just about every shot in his films have a significant meaning or bigger picture behind it. An auteur has a distinctive style that differentiates themselves from everyone else in the field of filmmaking. An auteur can be described as a filmmaker whose personal influence and style of directing is so great that he can be considered the author of the film like a novel. Spielberg is an auteur and his individualistic style approach to directing is what draws in continuous viewers for all of his films.
Steven Spielberg is the top grossing film director of all time, and many people wonder how he continues his legacy of directing films for years on.