Ridley Scott Auteur Theory- Blade Runner

Ridley Scott- Blade Runner Auteur Theory

On going collaborations:

• Actors- Russell Crowe
• Composers- Hanz Zimmer, Marc Streintenfield
• Cinematography- John Mathieson

Reoccurring:

• Horror, science-fiction, fantasy, historical events
• Strong female characters
• The unknown
• Main characters show strong mental strength to overcome physical weakness
• Identity and technology
• Colonisation

Technical Codes (Visual effects):

• Use of smoke and other atmospheres
• Specific colour palettes- single colours for scenes. Eg. Blade Runner use of blue to create dramatic effect
• Low key light
• Noir style directional light/mise en scene
• Maticulously built sets

Camera Stylo ‘Recognizable style’:

• Medium/long lens shots- brings depth to battle scenes
• Close ups on faces and grim moments

Motifs:

• Rain- weather
• Blinds
• Smoke/atmospheres
• Light/ Shadows