I completely agree about the lighting. I noticed it in the episode but having it presented here as a still really drives home the duality (and dueling natures?) of Sam.
Indeed...and yes, I definitely think the duality is constantly dueling.
I really only noticed it on re-watch. The first time I watch something through, I really can only focus on the plot (though sometimes I get distracted by the clothes)...but yeah, on re-watch I couldn't help but notice how brilliant this shot was.
I totally buy the color theories presented in fascinating meta posts by a number of fans. Here, we see Sam almost bracketed by red (evil) and blue (good). Inside those brackets, the half of Sam bracketed in red is in the dark. The half of him bracketed in blue is lighter, but not yet clear. This is brilliant.
BTW, did you notice Visyak doesn't merit a first name? Unless Doctor is a girl's name I'm unfamiliar with . . .Well, I wouldn't say "doesn't merit" because that sounds like calling her by her professional title is some sort of put-down, when it's the opposite. But yeah, now that you mention it, they don't tell us what her first name is. That's gotta be hard for all those folks who want to write fic out there. Unless they just make one up
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Yes, when I was watching this scene all I could focus on was that dichotomy. I was thinking 'why would they have half of Sam's face in the dark?' Of course they have a reason, and I think you explained it perfectly.
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I really only noticed it on re-watch. The first time I watch something through, I really can only focus on the plot (though sometimes I get distracted by the clothes)...but yeah, on re-watch I couldn't help but notice how brilliant this shot was.
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Good for you for catching this!
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