When Roderigo tells Brabantio about Desdemona's deceit, high and low camera angles are used to show that Brabantio is in a position of power over Roderigo. At the confrontation between Othello and Brabantio, the camera focuses on each of the faces. This helps to establish who each character is loyal to, and also to further develop the tense mood. The camera angle is equal between Brabantio and Othello, which indicates that neither of them are more powerful than the other. In scene three when Brabantio appeals to the Duke, the camera angles are used so that Brabantio is looking up to the Duke. This shows the importance of the Duke, and also that what Brabantio is saying about Othello has little worth. When Othello is speaking, he stands strong and confident while Brabantio looks up at him. This shows that Othello has a lot of power and superiority. The camera angles are effectively used in this film to direct attention to important details. .
Lighting techniques bring emphasis to details as well as help create different moods throughout the play. At the start, the set is cast in half shadows to create a sense of confusion and suspicion. It is dark and mysterious and is accompanied well by the murky music. Inside the courtroom with the duke, a yellowish red hue is used to further convey the Duke's royalty and wisdom. It also creates an intimate setting; appropriate as this is where Desdemona and Othello publicly announce their love. When Desdemona speaks to the Duke, the lights on the wall are positioned so that it looks like they form a halo on top of her head. This gives the impression that Desdemona has angelic qualities. The use of candles and flames creates a sense of passion, which also helps to create the emotion in the film. Lighting is a very important aspect as it effectively adds extra dimension to a scene.
Costuming is also an important aspect. In this film, the director has carefully chosen the costumes to help further develop the characters.
