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One Week Friends Episode 12
After the truth behind Kaori's selective memory loss was revealed, Hase withdrew himself from her out of fear of hurting her and getting hurt. Consequentially, a gap between the two has formed. This episode uses the scenic shots of a bridge as an imagery of the reconnect and the closing of the gap between Hase and Kaori. Perhaps its usage was a bit strong and made the episode too predictable but it was still a good example of using scenery to complement the narrative. _____________________________________________________________________ Here's a couple of more examples of scenery being used for imagery. After the cold open, the episode title intro starts with a shot of the gray overcast with the camera panning down. This image is indicative of the cloudy and uncertain relationship between Hase and Kaori. After the two reconciled, the episode ends with the camera panning up to the clearer and bluer skies, an i mage reflecting the optimism betwee...
One Week Friends Episode 10
Lighting and shadow in this episode were used really well to set up the mood of the scene and to accentuate the feelings of the characters . After Hase realized that the significance of the number "18" was truly lost in Kaori, he then walks away upset. The next scene starts with a shot of the sun shining through the window. It then cuts to a long shot of Hase. Despite all the light going through the window he remains in the shadows. This expresses that even though he tries to appear bright and happy, deep inside he's in pain. This also establishes a melancholic feeling that effectively sets up the flashback scene and the emotional moment when Hase cries. ____________________________________________________________ When Kaori started talking about Hajime the scene cuts to a long shot of the two being enveloped by the cloud's shadow. The scene uses the shadows to emote Kaori's dark and painful memories of Hajime that she has long-repressed. Has...
One Week Friends Episode 8
Off center medium long shot showing Hase and Shogo talking as Hase looks at Kaori . Shallow focused medium shot. Directs the viewers' attention to Kaori as the converstion about her becomes more serious . Shallow focused close up shot. Further emphasizes Kaori as Shogo suggest that maybe Hase should push beyond being just friends with her .