Wednesday 7 October 2015

(H/W) - Identifying Camera Angels & Shots In A Trailer



IDENTIFYING CAMERA ANGLES & SHOTS IN A TRAILER:
My chosen trailer for the following examples is (as you most likely guessed), 
The Doctor Who, Series 9 Trailer (2015)





EXTREME CLOSE-UP:
An Extreme Close-up is used to draw the audience in and make the object (in this case their eye) the centre of attention Here we can see that the actor is looking at some sort of symbols.


LONG SHOT/ CLOSE-UP:
In this shot, there are two types of shots that are used. As we are only viewing just hands, we could say it is a long shot. As well as this, it is a close up as we are able to see close into the action. Once again, the director uses this to show us an object/ being of significance



CLOSE-UP/PAN/CRAB SHOT:
Once again, there (in my opinion) are a few shots/ angels used in this shot. We see the camera go from left to right, following the Daleks head movement. The director uses the pan/ crab shot to add a great effect as we, the audience feel as if we are moving with the Dalek, engaging us.



TRACKING & LOW ANGEL SHOT:
Placed on a Dolly, the director uses a Tracking shot (forwards) to draw the audiences attention towards this character, getting them more involved and even showing slight significance. It intensifies the scene. It is also placed at a Low angel to show power and once again, significance.



EXTREME LONG SHOT & TRACKING SHOT:
An Extreme Long shot, also known as an Establishing shot is used in order to set the scene. In this case, it is used to show us an alien city and tell us how big and vast it is.





CRANE SHOT & WIDESHOT
This is a crane shot as we can see the TARDIS interior from above (with the camera slowly descending). A wideshot is also used to show the audience the new design and were we are.



ARC & LONG SHOT:
A small arc shot is used to intensify the scene and draw the audience closer and evolve them more. However, it is also a Long Shot as we can only see Clara's head and shoulders.




A ZOOM SHOT:
A zoom is used here to intensify this scene. It moves with great pace, zooming into The Doctors face. By using this, the audience can see his facial expressions and gets them asking questions such as "what has happened?" We know something is up. 



ESTABLISHING SHOT:
An Establishing shot is used here for a brief moment to show the audience were the story is set; in this case, a battlefield. It makes question things like "what battle?" "against who?". An Establishing shot gets across a significant scene.



EXTREME CLOSE-UP:
An Extreme Close Up is used for this shot to draw the audience in. Usually and extreme close up is used to maybe show characters emotions however, all the audience is seeing is the Doctors (famous) eyebrows and some sunglasses. This can be effective because it creates tension.


TRACKING SHOT:
A tracking shot is used here. Mainly for tension as it is the climax of the trailer. The shot tracks forward; leading into an extreme close up. This creates an abundance of intensity as we get closer to The Doctor's face and can view his facial expressions. This shot is intensified further with its dialog.



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