Analysis Of The Devil Wears Prada - 1259 Words

The film The Devil Wears Prada is about the personal transition of Andrea Sachs who is played by Anne Hathaway. In the film, Andrea seeks to get a job working for Miranda Priestly, the Editor in Chief of Runway Magazine, who is played by Meryl Streep. Runway is a fashion magazine, and although Andrea shares no interest in fashion or the fashion industry, she wants the job because she was informed that anyone that works for Miranda for a year without being fired will be given the chance to be promoted to a job position of their dreams. Since, Andrea aspires to be a journalist for The New Yorker; she believes that working for Miranda for a year and with Mirandas contacts, she will able to obtain her dream job. However, with Mirandas†¦show more content†¦Set design is used to contrast the different lifestyles of Andrea and Miranda. The set design of Andrea’s apartment is ordinary, small and cramped with little space. The design of Runway’s office that is extravaga nt and spacious with a clean, white look. Also, the design of Miranda’s huge, classy-looking and perfectly neat home. The house has grand stairs, fancy furniture and everything looks very organized and neat. Six techniques of continuity editing are depicted in the film. These techniques are establishing shots, cross-cut editing, match on action, shot/reverse shots, re-establishing shots and eye-line match shots that give the movie structure. †¢ Establishing Shots- The movie begins with a few establishing shots of skyscrapers and streets crowded with people giving the impression that the location of the film is in New York City. Also, establishing shots are used to show where most of the action will be in film. For example, Andrea is seen walking from her apartment to the bakery to the subway then finally in front a large building. In a high angle shot, Andrea looks vulnerable and nervous for her interview with Miranda. 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