!!!!WARNING: IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN ALL THE FILMS THIS CHARACTER’S TRANSFORMATION MIGHT BE A SPOILER!!!
Countdown to SW9. Last 6 days. In day 3, we take a cinematic journey to Anakin’s character transformation. This transition is visually portrayed through the character’s lighting and costumes.
In the early scenes with Padme the lighting is soft and bright.
As the film continues and Anakin’s relationship with the Chancellor progresses, the number of dark scenes increase.
Here is an interesting scene where Anakin is talking with Yoda. There is dark and light together at the same time indication his stance in between and that his transition has not fully taken place yet.
Anakin feels more and more excluded from the Council:
An important moment when Anakin pledges to the teachings of the dark force, it is clearly seen on his face and costume the darkness is increasing:
As the movie proceeds, Anakin’s costumes are starting to change too. His hood over his head adds to the darkness on his facial features:
The transformation is clearly seen in this shot: red and black colors with dark lighting techniques:
Final descent:
His transformation is now complete:
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