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Wednesday 29 April 2020

Shots (level one film study)

Insert shot
what is an insert shot: It is a shot which focuses on a specific detail within a scene.
why is it used: To get the viewer to notice something specific within the scene.
what are the three main aspects of an insert shot: Composition, colour, timing.
What helps the audience feel about the shot: shot size, angle and camera movement, which all come under composition.
what does the colour help with in the film: Colour can be used for mood or contrast. Perhaps bringing up a detail from earlier in the film.
How is timing used: To let the audience see something or convey a sense of timing (eg. a fire starting would have a quick insert shot, to show how urgent it needs putting out).

Over the shoulder
What is the effect of an over the shoulder shot: it used used to connect characters.
what film aspect shows a disconection between characters: a single shot.
How does the director show the disconection: by changing a shot from OTS to a single shot.


POV shot
what is a POV shot: a shot which is showing us exactly what a character sees.
what is a point of thought shot: a shot which helps us to understand a characters thoughts, often through eye movement.
why are they important: Both shots are important to get your viewer invested in a character, and to connect with them,

Establishing shot
What is an establishing shot: a shot that builds a relationship between a scene and it's location.
Why is it used: To let the viewer understand where the scene is taking place.
Why are they so expensive: Because of the details found in a wide shot. You can see everything.

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