Goodfellas (1990)
Examples of filming techniques used in Goodfellas (1990) directed by Martin Scorsese:
Accelerated montage can be seen in restaurant scene (00:18:30) while Henry (Ray Liotta) and Jimmy (Robert De Niro) discuss the Air France Robbery. Also, it is present in prison scene (01:23:34) when Karen (Lorraine Bracco) visits Harry.
Deep focus is used in the scene at the resort when Karen meets her friend (00:36:01) and when Karen is scolded by her mother about Henry being away (00:44:32).
Mise-en-scene is evident in depicting Henry`s youth in East New York, Brooklyn, 1955 and in depicting 1980-s. It is clearly seen through costumes, setting and other components that differentiate these two passages of time.
Jump cut can be seen during wedding scene (00:41:40) and in Henry`s shower scene (01:32:50).
Sound segue is present in robbery scene (00:34:40).
Subjective camera is used in scene when Henry describes members of the ‘family’ (00:16:51) and scene in restaurant when Henry and Karen wait for their table to be ready (00:32:54).
Tracking shot is in scene when young Henry is preparing for school (00:04:20) and when Henry leads Karen to the restaurant (00:31:52).
High angle scene is used in Henry`s release from court (00:14:58).
Low angle scene is used in Karen’s talk with her mother (00:44:45).
Dissolve can be seen in entering Tommy`s house (00:57:22) and in finishing with burying the dead body (01:01:12).
Release scenes are Karen pointing a gun at Henry (01:14:02) and in scene where Tommy shoots boy (01:08:45).
