In the Scene of the Moment

There are two subjects in the frame. One is John Anderton and the other is the "mother of pre-crime", Dr. Iris Hineman. Both subjects arre portrayed very differently in the film. John Anderton is only wearing black and has a stern look on his face. On the other side of the frame, Dr. Iris Hineman, is wearing a very light color and is holding a plant. Both Anderton and Dr. Iris Hineman draw the eye toward themselves because they are framed within the rule of thirds. 

In the foregrond we can see John and Hineman talking to each other. However in the background, the setting is a lush greenhouse. During this scene the director wants us to focus on John and Hineman talking to each other. The director wants us to realize how important the scene is be focusing on only the two characters. I believe that since he only wants us to focus on the characters, then the scene must be of great importance. 

The lighting of this scene is coming from behind Anderton. It makes him look slightly darker, however the background is slightly lighter. The opposite is said for Hineman. The light is directly on her face, however the background is slighty darker.This scene might show that Hineman might know something Aderton does not because of the light on her face which usually shows understanding. 

This type of shot is called a medium shot. Everything below the actors waist is cut only showing the upper halves of their bodies. This enchances the shot by emphasizing, not only their facial expressions, but also their stances and how far they are from each other. This type of shot fames the background nicely and lets the audience know where Anderton and Hineman are. By being a medium shot, the audience is able to see what the characters are doing in addition to the background which enhances the shot greatly. 

I believe that being in a greenhouse adds a lot to the scene. By having a mostly green background, Anderton stands out because he is wearing only black. In addition to this, Hineman is wearing pink, a very innocent color, which makes her blend with the scene. In a very fast paced movie, being in a green house slows the movie down so that the audience can focus on the setting and the exchange of words between the characters.