In Do the Right Thing, the camera is often angled an unusual way. There were several times when it was a below shot looking up at a character, or an angled, tilted shot of a character or a conversation. This could alluded to the misconception or judgements that went along with this persons character. For example, Mother Sister and the older gentlemen in the neighborhood always had a tilted camera angle when conversing. This could mean they perceive each other with a certain, off center outlook. Mother Sister saw the older man negatively and this could be way the angle of the camera was not straightforward. The use of color in the this film is also a strong influence on the mood and message given. The bright reds, oranges, and browns led to the feeling of heat and tension. This all builds up to the ending of the movie where the heat, the fighting, and the tension get to everyone. Sal's place catches on fire and there is a huge brawl in the streets. This is all in the making throughout the film and the heat is portrayed in the colors.
In Taxi Driver, the camera work was often looking through glass. Several times when Don was driving, they showed his perspective looking through the windshield or into the review mirror. Even in the diner with the other taxi drivers they conversed looking into the mirror. Don also looked through the window of Palentine's office and that is how he watched Betsy. This can all give to the notion that Don is separated or isolated from the outside world. He is alienated and there is an unseen barrier between him and others, similar to the barrier in his taxi cab between him and his customers. This use of camera work allows us to see the world from Don's perspective. The use of color in this film all create a sense of suspense and loneliness. It seems it is usually nighttime in the film and that is usually the time of danger or crime. The darkness of the night surrounding the yellow cab makes Don stick out and can create the idea of alienation or loneliness. All of these elements play to the message of the movie and emphasize what is being portrayed throughout the film.
