How costume and make-up introduces a character

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' - Frank 'N' Furter's entrance (Sweet Transvestite)
In this scene we are introduced to Frank 'N' Furter, who upon arrival instatnly makes himself stand-out due to the visable make-up on his face and also, he is the only male cast member dressed in drag and he points this out not just by showing up, but also have a song about it. Attention is drawn to him as wherever he moves, the camera follows him. Every other character simply marvels over him because as Riff Raff points out earlier in the film, he is the master of the castle and it is his 'party'.

I would post a link to this particular scene, but this blog is not allowing me to add it on.

viewing journal and review of 'Leon'

Props -
Guns, in constant use.
Average household items
Pig puppets and statues - reappearing
Plant - reappearing, a strong roll in the film?
Milk - used as it strengthens the bones, which is good for being a hitman?

Setting/location -
Opening credits shot outdoors, helicopter and car views.
Apartments

Editing -
Used to cut out possible 'dull' parts, such as Natalie Portman's entire trek back to her apartment from the store.
To show two characters faces and reactions during a conversation.

Lighting -
Only from the buildings/sets used - no additional light.
Becomes darker when outdoor light disappears.
Leon's door opens with a shining light - to show Natalie Portman has hope?

Sound -
Non digetic music used as well as digetic sounds from the television.
Music used to build-up tension e.g. heavy shooting near the start.
Screech from the train - digetic.
No music used in conversations between two characters.

On/Off-screen space -
Telephone to show off-screen space well used.
Inside of Leon's apartment through the eyehole and other people's flats. Off-screen.
Enite hallway of apartment used - on-screen.

Costume -
Hitman glasses - to show that Mathilda has joined Leon's ranks.
Suits are worn just because they look nice. If a suit is damaged in even the slightest, there are consequences to pay.

Review/What I thought
This film proved to be very entertaining throughout. Plenty of action with a gripping and easy to follow storyline, so I feel that it is something that I could just easily just sit down and watch. Towards the ending, however, I did feel that the film was starting to drag on a little bit and Mathilda announcing to the hotel employee that Leon was her 'lover' was rather cringe-worthy, but the plot was enough to keep me on the edge of my seat in its final moments, Which is why I think that I really enjoyed this film.

Garden State - Quarry scene

Lighting - Natural, dim and shot outdoors in the rain - dark.

Music - Creates the feeling of being able to accept life's experiences - bright and happy sound.

Props - Waste - to simulate a wrecked and deserted area.

Costume - light raincoats that do not protect fully from the rain, but the character's action show that he does not care.

Space/Off-screen space - camera zoom-out into 'abyss' to show that Andrew Largeman (Zach Braff) has opened up to life, being free of medication.