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The Guys and Dolls trailer from London features beautiful cinematography, set design, and lighting. The large amounts of camera movement help to put the audience in the same world as the show, the division between stage and seats slowly fades away. The set design for this musical is very intricate, with a tunnel of neon lights and signs perfectly recreating the feeling of walking down the Vegas strip. The costuming of the actors is equally impressive, reinforcing the feelings created by the set design; they show the diversity and uniqueness of Las Vegas without shoving it down the audience's throat. Guys and Dolls is lit with very rich, deep colors, varying greatly based on the scene. The deep reds during the burlesque shows create the eroticism present in real burlesque shows, and while it is difficult to further comment on the lighting without having seen the musical, it is clear that it is just as meticulously planned as the set design.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's 2014 trailer also contains excellent camerawork, set design, and costuming. This performance shows the potential of musicals in today's era, thanks to modern technology. The camerawork in this trailer also helps to bring the audience into Charlie's world, bringing the story to life in its own distinct way. The costuming and set design are what truly create this world, however. The excessively vibrant colors give the audience the feeling of a kid in a candy shop, the wonder and excitement from looking all around are replicated very well. Charlie's grayscale wardrobe in the beginning of the performance not only contrasts with the shiny golden ticket he finds, but also with Willy Wonka's deep purple coat. The design of the set appears similar to that of Guys and Dolls, with the walls of lights and signs adding depth to the stage and creating many different emotions in the audience. What's interesting is that with just a simple change of lighting, the mood can completely switch, showing the director's understanding of how an audience perceives a performance.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's 2014 trailer also contains excellent camerawork, set design, and costuming. This performance shows the potential of musicals in today's era, thanks to modern technology. The camerawork in this trailer also helps to bring the audience into Charlie's world, bringing the story to life in its own distinct way. The costuming and set design are what truly create this world, however. The excessively vibrant colors give the audience the feeling of a kid in a candy shop, the wonder and excitement from looking all around are replicated very well. Charlie's grayscale wardrobe in the beginning of the performance not only contrasts with the shiny golden ticket he finds, but also with Willy Wonka's deep purple coat. The design of the set appears similar to that of Guys and Dolls, with the walls of lights and signs adding depth to the stage and creating many different emotions in the audience. What's interesting is that with just a simple change of lighting, the mood can completely switch, showing the director's understanding of how an audience perceives a performance.
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