Camera shots/ Angles- Dracula trailer

Characters 

Dracula- Very well dressed, as he is dressed in a suit. This shows his character as he is very important, because he is an inventor. An inventor of power ( light) This shows in the scene when people are also dressed smart and have come to see Alexander Graison ( Dracula) In one scene he is in a top hat and has a cane, this represents his character as important people have canes. instant connection between Dracula and the lady.

Camera shots 

Low angle- When woman is being set on fire, as she is maybe a witch. Shows from Dracula’s view of the situation. Also when Dracula is walking down the stairs. Shows importance of character 

Eye level angle- when it shows Dracula’s view of his wife being set on fire. It gives a personal connection to the character, in action with Dracula 

Master shot- It shows the setting of the ball room of Alexander Graisons house. shows the type of people in the ballroom and why they’re in the ballroom ( Also could be an bird eye view) 

Shot reverse shot- Shows when Dracula is talking his friend at there start of the scene.

High angle- When Dracula Wakes- Shows he is vulnerable but powerful at the same time, as the camera wants to get the shot of Dracula being brought back to life ( Also could be as close shot as it shows the facial expression of Dracula when he is brought back to life)

Wide shot- When Dracula is fighting his slayer on the rooftops. It shows the environment, and all of both characters. Theres not much space above characters, but enough to she the surrounding environment 

Slow movement when Dracula is Alexander Graison. However when the movement is fast, it shows Dracula, give a intense feeling 

Camera moves with the people dancing, and zooming on people conversations.

Editing- Merlin and Arthur fighting scene

Whilst watching the clip from Merlin, the scene consists of many editing techniques to portray class and status. When Merlin is confronted by Prince Arthur, there is a 180 degree rule technique being taken place, to show that the prince and Merlin are talking to each other. Also to show this, there is an eyeline match, as both characters are talking to each other. You can see that the prince is a higher class than merlin, as the prince has many guards around him. However Merlin doesn't talk to the prince as a servant should do to a prince. This shows the meaning of the eyeline match, as the prince and merlin are on a level of being a human beings ( Equals) but the way in which the Prince talks to Merlin suggests otherwise.( In a demeaning manner)

Moreover, whilst the prince is chasing after Merlin, the camera is slightly shaking. This can relate to the nervous feeling of Merlin. Also the editing of the scene can be used to show the dominance of Prince Arthur whilst using the mace. When the Prince swings his mace to hit Merlin, the shot of him hitting the market table with his mace, almost repeats about 3 times. This shows the force and dominance of the blow to the market table. There is a similar shot when the Prince, smashes his mace through a fruit/ vegetable. This also shows that the vegetable when it is hit explodes, form the power of the swing from the Prince. This can relate to a head, as it would also exploded with the amount of force applied to it.

Moreover the  editing techniques shown toward the end of the scene, are mainly used by Merlin. When merlin uses his power ( magic) when his eyes turn a yellow/ orange colour, there are obvious visual effects being used. However, when Merlin finally gets the Prince down to almost surrender, There is an eyeline match between him and the old man, which you can sense that the old man has a higher status than him, and gives Merlin a look of disappointment.

Diegetic/non diegetic sound of Doctor who scene

Diegetic sound is the sound whose source is visible on the screen or whose source is implied to be present by the action of the film. Moreover Non Diegetic sound is the sound whose source is neither visible on the screen nor has been implied to be present in the action.

In the Doctor Who scene, there is a non-diegetic sound. The sound is the track in the background, which opens the scene in a dramatic sense. The music is quite dramatic, so this reflects the Masters character. Furthermore the dialogue changes from the start to the end. The Master says " Now kneel" This shows his dominance in the scene, and the at the end he shows childish words when scared, because the Doctor has regained his health " Its not fair!" Moreover, the sound of the sonic screwdriver blast is a diegetic sound. This shows that the Master has no last resort but to kill the Doctor. However, the Doctor is almost invincible. This shows the Master as a character, as he is a villain, and wants to hurt the Doctor. This also reflects the stereotypical man figure because he uses his force instead of keeping calm/cool.

Story board for 500 days of summer

In my group ( Skarlet Ben and I) had to plan out what scene we were acting and filming for media. In order to this the group had to plan a story board. Storyboards are graphic organizers in the form of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing amotion picture, animation, motion graphicor interactive media sequence. Here is our story board.

As you can see the story board follows the scene that my group had acted and re-filmed. Furthermore the scene begins with Tom and Summer sitting opposite each other at a table in a diner. The story board also shows this, as we have drawn this onto the story board sheet. This process continues until the end of the scene. 

Here is our second piece of our storyboard. This concludes the scene as it is the last starboard sheet. On the storyboard, we have noted in which the angle of the sit was taken at, and how many seconds the shot was, to make sure that we film the scene for the exact time the actual shot was filmed for. As you can see in the top left of the second storyboard, the drawn representation of the shot, has the letters MCO on it. This shows that are group have noted that that shot was a Medium Close-up (MCO) In conclusion, the storyboard ells the group with the timing of the scene, in order to get the shot precise and in the correct order of shot and time.

Preliminary task

My group ( Aine, Ben and I) had the oppertunity to film a clip for our preliminary task. The following task consists of a variety of shots and angles, which are; over the shoulder shot,low angle, high angle, mid shots, medium long shots ,close ups, long shots, shot reverse shot and panning . The scene consists of Ben walking through a corridor, and opening/ going through a door, and having a conversation with me.

As Ben is walking through the corridor, the camera shot is medium long shot, as you get to see Ben's full body, but in a confined space. This also allows the audience to see some of the surrounding environment, to get to grips of the setting. Furthermore, as ben walks up to the door, the sit of the camera is a Over the shoulder shot. This allows the audience to see what Ben is walking up to and shows that Ben will be pushing the door open to get through the door. As ben does this, the camera goes to a close up shot, as the audience will see Ben's hand pushing the door open. This just tells the audience that ben has pushed the door open, to make it more realistic, instead of Ben walking up to the door, and then the next shot is Ben on the other side of the door. As Ben walks through onto the other side of the door, the camera is placed further away, to show the viewer that ben has waled through the door. This is a medium shot as it shows Ben's upper half walking through the door. Then the next scene is ben looking upwards and says " Hey Elliot" This tells the audience that Ben is looking at me. This is a shot reverse shot as the camera then focuses on me. As the camera is focusing on me, it is a low angle shot, to show that i am at a higher gradient than he is ( I'm up the stairs) This then has another shot reverse shot as it pans back to ben. This is at a high angle, as it shows Ben through my eyes, as i am up the stairs, so the camera is higher than Ben as well. Moreover, the next shot, is me coming down the stairs. This is a medium shot as well as it is showing the setting ( the stairs and part of the building). The angle of the shot is a low angle, as it is showing me ( from a higher angle) coming down the stairs. The shot is used to show that i have walked down the stairs whilst I am talking about Mr. Buckmaster's homework. The following shot is a medium shot, of me and Ben side by side, this shows the setting, Ben and I walking towards the exit door of the building. This is shown by the camera panning and following mine and Ben's movement towards the door. It shows both of us in conversation, and walking towards the door.

Own camera take on 500 days of summer

My group ( Skarlet,ben I) had a chance to re-act a scene from 500 days of summer. The scene consisted of a conversation between a male character- Tom ( Ben) and a female character -Summer ( Skarlet) They're having a conversation about their feelings towards each other/ relationship( A break-up) Both characters are comparing themselves with another character. This unfortunately upsets Tom, therefore making the conversation awkward, as Summer is breaking up with him. This in turn makes Tom feel unwanted. The camera shots show this as Tom and Summer look down at their plates ( creating an awkward aura around both characters)

Camera shots 

As the scene has lots of conversation, we get many shot reverse shots, to show the conversation. This allows us to see what Ben and Skarlet are looking at, instead of the scene making the audience have to have an assumption that they're both talking to each other. Furthermore at the start of the scene we see both characters sitting opposite each other. This shot is a medium shot, as it shows both characters  but from waist upwards, therefore the viewer knows who the characters are as they can see their upper half, and they get to know the surrounding environment ( In this case, its a diner). Also as the waitress gives Tom and Summer their food, the camera shot goes to a close up. This allows the audience to see what they're eating. Also it shows you that the food is the only thing Tom and Summer can actually talk about. This brings an awkward aura to the scene, as both Summer and Tom cannot think of what to say to each other. Finally at the end when Tom stands it shows a medium shot, as you see the surrounding environment, and Tom standing up to walk away from Summer. This shows that Tom is upset and walks away, but doesn't turn back when Summer says " You're still my best friend" This is because Tom wants to be more than just friends, and he knows that it isn't going to happen.

Own camera shot/movement analysis

In are lesson are group were allowed to shoot some of our own shots for the first time. We tried to shoot a variation of shots as we all wanted to experience the camera and how it works. The shots vary from Dutch- angle, medium Close up, panning and more. The first shot is of my face and shoulders. This is a medium close up as it shows both my face and part of my upper body ( Medium close up) Furthermore The medium close up shot is half way between the close up and a mid shot. This shot shows the face more clearly without getting uncomfortably close. Moreover there is a panning/ long shot of Skarlet and Ben as it shows the whole of the persons body, and it shows some of the setting behind as well. A long shot is really the same as a wide shot, when referring to a person, a long shot means that they take up most of the space in height. In other situations it means a wide shot of the whole screen, and also picking up other subjects in the environment. Furthermore we also took a Dutch angle of myself. A Dutch angle shot is when the camera is slanted to one side. This can be used for dramatic effect and helps us to portray unease, disorientation, frantic or desperate action.

Sinister- Camera shot analysis

At the start of the scene, it shows a close-up camera shot of Ellisons face. This shot explains his emotions and worries about what is in the attic. Futhermore the camera shot is reversed as it shows what Ellison is lokking at ( The ladder leading up to the attic). As Ellison is going to the stairs the camera shot is in a First-person state, as you are almost looking at the ladder and following his footsteps. This allows the audience to feel Ellisons scared sence that something is in the attic. Moreover the medium close up of the ladder is effective, becuase only the ladder is lit up, and the surroundings are in the darkness. this is effective becuase it shows that something is in the attic, and that the audience is waiting for Ellison to find out. There is also a close up of Ellisons face as he is looking up to the ladder. This shot allows the audience to expierence his worrying and fightened mood. Furthermore it shows a medium long shot of Ellison looking and then going up the stairs, which are the only object in the attire house that is in the light. For some people if in darkness would go into the light for safety, however this is not the case. In this case the light is where the scary scene takes place, and the ladder and darkness of the house is only the build up to the main scary scene. Also there is a reversed angle shot when Ellison is looking at the 5 children and then it shows Ellisons face, which implies shock and horror. Moreover there is a medium long shot of the movie in which Ellison and the 5 children are watching. Then a man appears in the movie, and then in which the man disappears and comes right into  Ellisons eyesight ( Close -up shot). When Ellison falls down the stairs it shows a medium long shot of the surrounding corridor. Suddenly objects fall from the attic, in with a close up of Ellisons face follows to show that he is scared. The camera quickly switches from Ellisons face to the objects being thrown down from the attic. This shows the intensity of the scene and also eludes to the fact that there is something up in the attic.

character analysis- The Other Guys- Opening scene

 

The beginning starts with a car chase scene, you get to know both characters in a flash, because you can see that they're trying to stop the villains. Furthermore you can see that Danson and Highsmith ( Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L Jackson) are both police officers. You can see that they're not ordinary police officers because they're not wearing normal police uniform. Instantly you get to know the characters as quite funny and they take their job as a game. You start to notice this when they fire through the double decker bus, as Danson drives the bus crashing into whatever comes in his way, to then catapult or slingshot Highsmith ( In the sports car) into the air whilst shouting ( Whilst firing) "You have the right to remain silent" this shows the utter stupidity of the characters. Furthermore at the end of the opening scene where the media are asking questions, the interviewer asks both "Novelty Hero's" that they caught the villains with a quarter pound of Marijuana for 12 million dollars in property damage, as Highsmith  replies' Why don't we ask New York city that question, The greatest city on Earth!' This shows that Highsmith doesn't answer the question at all and answers in a childish fashion. This for me concludes the fact that Danson and Highsmith are the saviours of the city in the publics eyes of New York City. What people really cant see is that they're an idiotic pair of jumped-up detectives who take matters into their own hands and do it their way.

Get carter car park scene - Body language and image

As the scene commences it shows a man in the left hand side of the screen with a cup in his hand. This man is closer to the screen therefore showing that he is the more dominant of the three men who are in the scene. This man is stood with his back away from the other two men behind him. This shows that this man is a more powerful person than the other two, therefore eluding that he is the boss of the other two men. His posture is very prominent, showing he is bigger and more dominative. later on in the scene he throws down his cup, immediately showing that he is annoyed or aggravated. He storms down the corridor of the building until he is outside on the edge of the steps. The denotation that we see here is that his posture is broad and he walks quick, therefore explaining that he is storming out of the room with anger and rage. However when another man approaches from his car you see both of them in the same image. however the man who is angry is in the sunlight and is higher than the the other man approaching from his car ( Michael Caine) is beneath him, this still alludes to the fact that Ian Hendry ( Northern man) is still more dominant than Michael Caine. Furthermore this is not the case. Ian Hendry's body language changes drastically when Michael Caine appears. Ian Hendry is shocked that Michael Caine is here and  says " Jack?" and as he realises, his body language changes to being a held back and stooped posture. This explains how he is scared of Michael cain and is now being dominated by him, just by the way Ian Hendry's posture has change in such a way, that he is no longer in charge and he is frightened of Michael Caine.