Tone as a Visual Element in supplementing the Overall Tone of a Film: Brick (2005)

Tone as a Visual Element in supplementing the Overall Tone of a Film: Brick (2005)
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Tone as a Visual Element in supplementing the Overall Tone of a Film: Brick (2005)
Introduction
Visual elements such as lines, space, and tone are vital in enhancing the intended message in films. From a film's point of view, the tone can be defined as the atmosphere or mood of a scene or the film. Concerning visual arts, the tone is defined as the lightness or darkness of a color. Therefore, the tone can also be defined as a contrast. The purpose of tone from this aspect is to reveal or conceal through the control of light and exposure. An increase, in contrast, increases the visual intensity and dynamic tension of the scene or film. The film Brick (2005) is a sad story where a high school student follows a trail of clues to investigate the death of his ex-girlfriend. Tone (as a visual element) has been applied meticulously in the film to achieve a sad atmosphere. Thus, this paper will answer the following question: How did tone (as a visual element) contribute to the overall sad tone and atmosphere in the film Brick (2005)?
Tone in the Film
In the first scene, for instance, Brendan is squatting at the entrance of a tunnel, caught in deep thoughts. There is no light at the end of the tunnel as it would be expected. At the bottom of the tunnel's opening is the body of a dead girl (Emily). The visual elem...