Description• SAY WHAT YOU SEE (FOREGROUND / BACKGROUND)
• NAME THE SHOT • LIGHTING • CAMERA ANGLE • WEATHER • COLOUR • MUSIC/SOUND EFFECTS • ACTING • POSITION IN THE FRAME |
Explanation
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EXAMPLE
Describe• Characters all in a boat on a river.
• Medium close-up/mid-shot. • Bright light with strong shadows. • Low camera angle on a sunny summer’s day. • All wear muted colours except George who wears bright red. • MUSIC OR SOUND EFFECTS • Characters body language suggests a relaxed atmosphere, except George. • George’s positioning in the foreground suggests his dominance in the group. Marty’s sitting higher in the boat because he sees himself as a leader. |
ExplainThe purpose of a mid shot is to show the characters' actions and facial expression in their surroundings and in relation to each other.
The audience sees a group of friends together but has a sense of uneasiness because of the low camera angle. The director wants the audience to observe that the characters outwardly appear to be friends but also wants to indicate the tension in the group. The director is suggesting that the characters could potentially become friends with George but that he is dominating the group. The positioning of George and Marty indicates their hidden conflict and shows Marty's obvious dislike of George. |