Two shots and deep focus shots are used first of all to show the main character in the foreground but also two other characters having a private conversation in the background. A medium-close up is then used to show a conversation. A high angle-shot shows isolation of a character which is then followed by a jump into a medium close up to show the anger of the character.
A tracking shot and a long shot are used for significance and to show the setting for the audience. The camera is hand-held to make the scene seem more realistic and to connect the viewers to the characters.
The camera is static with a character running towards the camera to show urgency and speed. The camera then moves with the character with tracking and establishing shots which then tilt down to show what the character is holding. A pan is then used to follow the character and follows the car. A low level shot is used to imply a threat. This technique is commonly used in horror films to show danger. This shot also shows the perspective of the people in the car.
A jumping and unsteady shot is used next to follow the petrol and to show the character’s state of mind and his instability.
An over the shoulder shot is used to show the importance of the character in the foreground and fast cutting is then used to show a sense of danger. Two shots and medium close ups are used regularly after this but they always return to the master shot to show where people are and what they’re doing.
A close up is then used of the lighter to show the importance and the danger. This is followed by and extreme close up using a central frame which continues to show the danger and it also shows the peak of tension. A close up is used again but this time of the cigarette to show the importance and that it will have something to do with the narrative. A pan shot then follows where the character is looking and finally a series of medium close ups are used to show the emotions of the characters.
Throughout this scene, most of the shots are medium close ups or two shots and the camera is mostly hand held. This is typical of Shameless and also many other TV Dramas.
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Your blog is coming on nicely Michelle - well done!
In your analysis work, try to be specific about what is happening in the scene and what the actual effects are - see your hard copy for details.
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