Camera Shots - Distance

Camera Shots - Distance (Power Point)

Camera Shot Analysis of Movie Clips

In today's lesson we focused on analysing the different camera shots used in two extremely different scenes. One being James Bond: Casino Royale, and the other Superman Returns:

1. James Bond: Casino Royale

This film clip is full of multiple fast-pace camera shot changes. The director uses so many at such a fast rate so that it confuses the audience's mind drawing them closer into the drama.
Some camera shots used include: 

• POV - This camera shot puts the audience in the characters shoes and makes them feel like they are in the scene with them.
• BEV - In this case the shot is a BEV of an explosion. This is used because it puts the audience right into the middle of the danger, making it seem more intense.
• ES - An establishing shot is used in this scene to to show the audience the setting.
• LS - In this case, the Long Shot is used to show the audience how high up the crane is, which therefore makes the fight scene a lot more dramatic.
• MS - This allows the audience to focus on one specific character as they do something specific (e.g pull out a gun)
• LA - The Low Angle Shot shows the audience what is currently above the actor, but it also gives them an idea of the height to which they a climbing to.

2. Superman Returns

This second clip is very different to the first. It uses a smaller range of less frequent Camera Shot Changes, this gives the impression of a more relaxed atmosphere. Some camera 

shots in this scene include: 

• ES - Just like in the James Bond clip, this shot sets the scene for the audience.
• CU - A few close ups are used in this scene. Close Ups are used so that the audience can see the emotion and facial expression of the character.
• RA - This shot shows the audience what the actors are seeing and what facial expressions they are using. This allows the audience to feel the emotions that the actors are portraying.
• MCU - The Medium Close Up allows the audience to focus on the posture and, movements of the character.

To conclude, I can see that the use of different camera shots and angles can change the tempo and atmosphere of every scene allowing the audience to feel the emotions that the directors wants them to feel.

Brooke Keen