Cinematography blog tasks

1) Write an analysis of the cinematography in the opening sequence. Highlight your use of media language and try to cover camera shots, angles and movement using the terminology we have learned in lessons.


The trailer consists of variety of shots at a fast pace due to many intense shots; A lot of long shots are taken since there is numerous of people at a location. This shot fits the genre very well since many iconographies are happening in a large area due to the enormous shark attacking the whole population. Whenever there is a depressing scene or when someone is saying his/her final words, over the shoulder shot or a reverse shot is taken to emphasis both of the character's feelings. Long shot is consistent in this movie since the main villain which is  enormous compared to the victims therefore, the audience must see the whole body of the character and see how much fear is represented not just in the face. 

2) How does the camerawork give the audience clues about the setting, narrative and character?
Different cameraworks exhibit different emotions such as a low angle shot wouldn't be used for a romantic genre film. Furthermore, an establishing shot shows a great view of where the setting will be and for example a big close up only shows the eyes of a character therefore creates suspense since the audience still don't know who the ac

3) Find and analyse four film or TV stills. Embed the images in your blog and analyse the camera shot/angle and what they communicate to the audience. tor is. 

This is a low key angle emphasising his power and authority over the person who's on the floor. This depicts to the audience that this character is terrifying and  oppresses the heroes.


This a medium shot demonstrating the two student's emotions in the scenario. The audience may feel sympathetic towards the two men. A medium shot is used so the producer can show they are in school. This may create personal identity since the audience can relate to the situation.

This is a long shot showing the whole army (all a part of the avengers) The audience will be astonished to see such a huge army to take down one man.

This scene is a high angle shot implying that the girl is vulnerable and fragile The high angle makes the girl look weak in front of the audience's eyes. The audience may believe that the some else is much more superior than her at this scene.