Cinematography Analysis of Psycho

1. MS - Projects feelings of vulnerability.

2. CU- Sets the scene but suggests that all is not well.

3 & 4. MS - Vulnerable = projects feelings of anticipation. 

5 & 6. MCU

7. CU

8. CU

9. MLS

10, 11 & 12. LS - Suggests very vulnerable.

13. MS faded - Anticipation steps up a gear.

14. MS low angle antagonist revealed - Siloet is all thats seen, this adds mystery.

15 &16. MS & CU - Protagonist is scared. These feelings are reflected on the audience.

17 & 18. ECU - Shock and anticipation is shown.

19. MS low angle - Suggests the protagonist is inferior to the antagonist.

20. MS POV

21. MS POV

22. LMS over the shoulder - The view of the antagonist. This makes it scary for the viewer.

23 & 24. ECU

25. MS POV low angle - Reinforces the idea that the protagonist is inferior to the antagonist.