{"id":703,"date":"2015-08-26T15:05:19","date_gmt":"2015-08-26T15:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/?p=703"},"modified":"2015-08-28T15:24:38","modified_gmt":"2015-08-28T15:24:38","slug":"its-alive-best-frankenstein-movies-from-the-cameras-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/its-alive-best-frankenstein-movies-from-the-cameras-perspective","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Alive: Best Frankenstein Movies (From the Camera\u2019s Perspective)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the recent trailer for the upcoming \u2018Victor Frankenstein\u2019 being released, it got us thinking about the use of cameras in film and how far they\u2019ve come. While you might be wondering what the connection is between Frankenstein and cameras, you might be surprised to find out that both share an interesting history. As Camera\u2019s got further in development, so did the Frankenstein films and you can credit nearly every camera in the history of film making being used to make one. So we thought, \u2018hey why not pick a few faves and spotlight them here?\u2019 So that\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re going to do. Here are the best Frankenstein films (from a camera perspective).\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/At-The-Movies-iStock_000051877630_Medium.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-704\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/At-The-Movies-iStock_000051877630_Medium-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/At-The-Movies-iStock_000051877630_Medium-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/At-The-Movies-iStock_000051877630_Medium-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/At-The-Movies-iStock_000051877630_Medium.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Thomas Edison\u2019s Frankenstein (1910)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We bet you had no idea about this one (not many people do) but all the way back in 1910, Thomas Edison\u2019s studio company produced the first ever Frankenstein film, with the simple title of \u2018Frankenstein\u2019. That\u2019s right, when he wasn&#8217;t inventing world-changing creations, Edison was lending his studio in the Bronx out to film-makers. Made with the cheapest Kodak of the time, this primitive and at times strange adaptation is filled with early practical effects that are better than some of the computer generated stuff we\u2019d see today (at least they\u2019re real right?) and some pyrotechnic effects that look incredibly dangerous. While this is by no measure one of the most stunning films to look at, it holds up surprisingly well considering it was made with one of the earliest cameras.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch the full version here.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TcLxsOJK9bs?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"420\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Bride of Frankenstein (1935)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>While this film is just as good as its predecessor (considering it was made with sound, a relatively new idea at the time), Bride of Frankenstein makes this list for being one of the first films to use camera angle techniques as a means of story-telling. Throughout the film, there are various shots to emphasize the horror of the situation- there is a good tilted, angel shot in which victor and the evil doctor Pretorius face up against each other. It works well to symbolise the similarities and differences of the two characters as well as give today\u2019s movie goers a brief history lesson in cameras being used for more than capturing an image.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rYD3-pIF9jQ?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The first colour entry of Hammer\u2019s vast library of horror films, Curse of Frankenstein makes its way onto the list not only for that, but also because it\u2019s simply gorgeous to look at. A look which the 1970\u2019s would duplicate for artistic effect, this film emphasizes every bit of colour on the screen, from the opening scene in the prison, to all those cheesy blood effects. This film is a feast for the eyes that really shows the beauty a camera can capture.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QxNVNGydx5U?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it for our camera themed Frankenstein list (bet you\u2019d never think you\u2019d hear that phrase!) but to really get a feel for how far cameras have come, take a look at these films for yourself. You\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised!<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you haven\u2019t seen it yet, here\u2019s the trailer for \u2018Victor Frankenstein\u2019<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7pxZxY_Siyc?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here at Camera Exchange, we\u2019re not only mad about everything cameras. From seeing how they\u2019re used in movies to being able to provide the means for people to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">sell used cameras<\/a> for cash. If you have an old camera that you don\u2019t use any more, or maybe you simply want the funds for a newer model, don\u2019t hesitate to get in contact with us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cameraexchangestore.co.uk\/contact_us.html\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> at Camera Exchange Store or call us today on 0208 371 4179 and one of our dedicated team members will be more than happy to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the recent trailer for the upcoming \u2018Victor Frankenstein\u2019 being released, it got us thinking about the use of cameras in film and how far they\u2019ve come. While you might be wondering what the connection is between Frankenstein and cameras, you might be surprised to find out that both share an interesting history. 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