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 This weeks chapter provided some interesting insight I never thought about before. I am of course referring to the portion of Chapter 3 that talks about how camera angles and your character's eyes can give the audience a connection to the protagonist and other characters while not showing the antagonist's eyes subconsciously gives the viewer more justification to root against them. The examples from The Terminator films given in the chapter show a defining example of this.

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Subtle cues from a character's eyes can communicate their internal state without a single word of dialogue. 

• Intensity: A steady, unmoving gaze can project focus and inner strength. Cinematographers can use specific lighting techniques to emphasize the eyes and heighten this dramatic effect.
• Deceit or discomfort: Averting one's gaze, or shifty, darting eyes can signal that a character is lying, uncomfortable, or hiding something.
• Connection and desire: Long, lingering glances can build a sense of intimacy and connection between characters, such as the silent communication in the film In the Mood for Love.
• Fear or surprise: In animation, the iris can be shrunk to exaggerate expressions of fear or surprise.