Close Reading of Film Stills In I Robot

I found this assignment really interesting because I never have done this prior to now. However for the film still I used I Robot by Will Smith. This particular 'film still' reveals that Will Smith personality is one of an aggressive one. He was interrogating a robot that is suspected of murder and his demeanor was that of a detective. Smith looks like he has swagger here in this film still. He has a very stern look on his face. Some of the cinematographic details the the director gave in this picture still is that the focus of the picture is Will Smith. I feel like he did that to show that Smith is the main focus. He is the authority in that room and also there is a reflection of Smith in that table. I think the reflection was also done on purpose but I am not sure exactly what he tried to convey there. I probably would have missed how focused this picture is, I am all about little things so I am glad I caught this film still. For my second film still, I used when Smith made peace with the robot toward the end of the movie. This film still reveals that here his emotions are passionate and respectful when its all said and done. This shows a gentler side of Smith and shows that he respects them. Some of the cinematographic effects he director used is definitely the lighting. The lighting looks so peaceful with the orange skies glazing down on both of them to show some tranquility. The distance of this frame is perfect because its just right and if it were any different I honestly feel it would have taken away from the film still. I don't think I would have captured the real beauty of this moment if it wasn't for this film still. I don't think I would have noticed the small details that I pay so much attention too. Overall, looking at film stills are a lot more helpful then just watching the movie because film stills allows you to capture the real moment the director wanted you to grasp.