How To Eliminate Anthropocentrism In Shooting And Editing-the Analysis Of The Documentary "Stray Cats"

The introspection of anthropocentrism is based on the relationship between human and the whole natural in quite a few occasions. Few times has this introspection can be taken in to the social life. Although there are two theories which are beyond-anthropocentrism and non-anthropocentrism, neither of them can express the purpose of the documentary "Ms. Song and her stray cats", while eliminating anthropocentrism is more appropriate because this kind of eliminating is based on the equal status between human and animals for pursuing equality.Taking that the research and discussion in the tower of ivory and sermonic propaganda won’t work well in making people realize the tragedy that we have already brought or we will bring, the power of image could be more effective that it can be more direct and convincible. The documentary "Stray Cats" describes the problems of stray cats and the status and character of Ms. Song by following shot and interview, while also brings the opinion that the equality in theory should be the first priority when introspecting and criticizing anthropocentrism. The director should record in a sense of equality. The camera should not be a symbol of power but a tool to witness. Eye-level or even lower level is taken in shooting for looking at cats, this world and the relationship of cats and the world in the eye of cats or some other similar position. Blur and nonstandard composition happens to cater for the characteristics of Ms. Song, which is marginalization and emptiness. The order in editing, "situation, action, the feedback of the society, personal feelings", can help the audience know the state of stray cats and the volunteers developmentally and introspect ourselves and what we have done. This kind of record interspersed with comments not only won’t bring visual fatigue but also remain the power of criticize instead of just fun.For a documentary which provides introspection of anthropocentrism, as human, we can hardly think out of the box. It really needs us to try more and think more.