Precious has a number of features that a peculiar to the MTV filming style. First, specific attention should be given to the dynamic movement of the camera and the accompanying sound tracks. Some of the scenes are deprived of fluid and smooth movements of the camera, as it is presented in the art film style.
In particular, the picture is more focused on motionless presentations of close-ups that are rapidly changed by dynamic scenes. Specific attention requires the scene when Precious takes an exam and when she attends the classes. The scene of fighting with another girl is represented by means of various camera movements from different angles.
In contrast to art film style, it seems that no digital editing systems have been applied to the shooting process. In particular, the editor does not select sequences of shots to create a finished product. In contrast, the movie is presented as a set of randomly chosen cuts, which contribute to its dynamics.
In the movie, there are also flash frames that interchange with still scenes. Specifically, at the very beginning, there is a scene that depicts the heroine sitting in her bedroom and looking through the old album and her mother dancing in another room in front of the TV set.
Finally, the film movie style lack continuity, which is another feature of MTV movie style. Hence, the director does not introduce subsequent shots from various angles. There is a scene when each scene is accompanied by photos. This approach is used to emphasize the importance of the heroine’s memories about her family. It also allows the readers to combine reality with Precious’s illusionary representation of the world.
Works Cited
Precious. Ex. Producer. Lee Daniels United States: Lionsgate, 2009. DVD.