Ford v Ferrari Movie Analysis
Ford v Ferrari is a condensed version movie based on a real-life story that hails from the mid-1960s. Undoubtedly, the said movie is as solid as a pyramid in terms of its structure, production methodology, and various features and weaved story plot. The startup is very manifesting and fabulous. The beginning of the movie leads us toward a furious car race, and suddenly the camera opens, focuses on the eyes of Carroll Shelby, who is under the observation of a psychologist for treatment. In this concern, the movie revolves around car designers, racers and entrepreneurs with strategic planning in alliance with multiple characters. However, the climax of the movie leads the audience to scenes where American vehicle designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference are having an aim. In this context, their aim is to overcome Ferrari in 1966, regarding the 24 Hours of Le Mans (race). Meanwhile, the skilled racer Ken Miles dies. With respect to its features, the movie was outstanding and proved its worth with multiple awards. However, if we point out one feature regarding which improvement can be made, it would be lightning. In this aspect, several improvements can be made by fixing the cinematic lighting feature. This piece of writing will explore the feature of lightning in terms of illumination, colouring, bouncing, psychology of characters, visualisation of the audience, multiple key lighting in alliance with backlight with reference to the Ford vs Ferrari movie.
Technological aspects can work in coordination, especially regarding filmmaking. In this regard, the main technological figure is the camera. However, the best camera in the world would not be able to capture a perfect picture in filmmaking phenomena if adequate illumination is absent. In this aspect, the lighting is used by the hub of film experts to enhance pictures, providing pictorial depth and support to make a solid alliance of the tone and atmosphere of the story narrated. With reference to the movie under consideration, i.e., Ford vs Ferrari, the improvement can be achieved by focusing on this aspect of cinematographic lighting. For example, the beginning scene of the movie depicts a deficiency where proper illumination does not match the high standards. In other words, the racing scene at the start can be improved by proper illumination regarding the cinematographic lighting aspect. The focus of viewers can be achieved with a better sense in this context. The illumination has a direct effect on light bouncing as well as on colouring visualisation.
Moreover, cinematic lighting has gone beyond the traditional three-point arrangement to enhance the story’s main pillars, i.e., drama, depth, and overall atmosphere. So, in modern times the feature of cinematic lighting involves multiple technical elements, including light bouncing, diffusing, and altering colour temperatures for better results. Regarding the movie, Ford vs Ferrari, the coordination and collective effect at some parts can lead to improvement. Such improvements can be made in a scene where Carroll Shelby gives Peter the gift of a wrench. The light bouncing in this aspect leads the audience to the backside of Peter, who is riding a bicycle. The scene needs sympathy for Peter regarding his father’s death. But bouncing and diffusion of lighting in this specific scene do not match the depicted situation. Such aspects of lighting are an important component of filmmaking because they create a visual mood, ambience, and especially, a sense of meaning for the audience. In fact, the lighting configuration in this context directs the viewer’s attention to a specific performer, prop, or scene element. In other words, such configuration may lead to demonstrating the psychology of the characters in the movie at certain incidents and scenes.
Furthermore, the lighting techniques and exposure to the psychology and intention of a character while in action. In other words, the lighting phenomenon reflects and has a great impact on character psychology that prepares the audience to speculate the happening of the next scene in this accordance. For this purpose, the mixing ratio, amount, size, and intensity of light that surrounds a character can change the scenario, so it can be altered to match the character’s mood in alliance with the scene. Such matching in the context of lighting has an improvement option in the said film as well. For example, in a scene, where Ken Miles throws the wrench at Carroll Shelby, has chances to improve interns of light effect to speculate the mood of Mills. Such effects can be achieved by using multiple key lighting regarding the various phenomenon.
Similarly, regarding improvements in the said movie in terms of lighting, various keys can be applied to play a significant role. As the lighting determines the incident from character to character. For a while, hard lighting will make it impossible for a character to hide while being interviewed or being asked difficult reality questions. On the other hand, soft and low-intensity lighting leads the characters towards a relaxing atmosphere. Soft lighting will best convey a similar sensation to the spectator if the characters are acting in calm and pacified situations. Further, the distance between the subject or characters having a conversation and the light can be used to regulate these aspects. In the movie Ford vs Ferrari, such an improvement can be added in a scene where Peter asks for various information regarding multiple questions from his father, Mill. At that specific moment, the hard and soft light combination can improve the visualisation of the audience to have a strong focus on the specific scene.
In addition, backlighting in this whole combination has an immense impact on the character and incidences of the movie. Similarly, a combination of various key lights according to scene demands can be improved to catch the focus and attention of the audience. It is noteworthy that the lighting impact not only determines the actual mood of the character but also becomes a tool to convey the specific message to the audience. In this aspect, key lighting is used in a variety of ways by cinematographers, who make modifications to achieve various effects. In this way, a single key light is used for a high-contrast scene, especially when the background is dark. For example, practical lighting is used to reflect a light source within a scene. In a scene in the said movie, the burning scene of Carroll Shelby during the race incident, the focus can be improved by improving focus in this aspect with the utilisation of respective light keys or combinations.
In a nutshell, we can conclude that Ford vs Ferrari is a fabulous movie. However, various improvements can be added to the feature of lighting with all its elements, keys and dimensional aspects. The cinematographic lightning has an immense impact and importance on film quality in terms of colouring combination, key combination attraction of audience, psychology of characterisation, and improved visualisation with illumination element. With respect to the said movie Ford vs Ferrari, some reasonable improvements can be made by implying the feature of cinematographic lightning. Various scenes of the said movie can be improved with the utilisation of various lightning techniques after deep analysis. In this way, the movie can be improved manifold to benefit all the stakeholders.
