Who is He?
Tim Burton is an American Filmmaker and animator. He is most known for his gothic fantasy and horror films.
Some of his famous works?
- Beetlejuice (1988)
- Edward Scissorhands (1990)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- Planet of the Apes (2001)
- This film failed due to stylistic differences. As a science fiction film, Planet of The Apes should be grounded in some sort of science and realism. Tim Burtonโs style differs from this, where he excels in the mysterious and the unknown, where he creates unsettling and gothic costume and set designs to excel the filmโs characteristics.
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
- Alice in Wonderland (2010)
- Miss Peregrineโs Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
- Wednesday (2022)
What style is he most known for?
Tim Burton is known for his playful gothic style of direction. Most of the films uses eccentric makeup and costume design to create a blend of an eerie atmosphere and a whimsical fantasy.
German Expressionism
- dark lighting
- shadows
- dramatically angled props
- distorted shapes
- anthropomorphism
- opening sequence creating atmosphere & world building
- opening featuring plot points
- music to create mood and tone
- practical effects
- isolated characters
- celebration of the macabre
- dark humour