camera angles in moonlight (activity 3)

in this shot, a high angle is used to show the viewer how small and vulnerable Little is feeling

this shot is taken from a low angle to show the viewer that now Little isn’t as timid as we was before as this was after he got his revenge on the bully character.

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this shot is taken from a Birds Eye view, with the two characters being unusually distant from the camera, its giving the viewer a less intimate, colder feel to the scene as his relationship with his mother is now just that.

shots in moonlight (activity 2)

this shot is a medium shot (MS). this makes the viewer see what Littles character is seeing, making the viewer feel the coldness of his mother as she’s just looking straight at him at a distance preparing to shout at him, it also creates a disconnect between the viewer and the character of the mother.

this shot is a close-up (CU) shot. it makes the viewer see the full expression on Littles face as he is looking at the bulls fearfully not knowing what they are going to do next, creating a feel of suspense.

this is an example of and extra long shot (XLS) , this is showing the viewer how lonely Little feels as he’s sat alone with the setting taking up most of the frame, there being no one else with him.

Cinematography in moonlight (activity 1)

diegetic – in this frame, the audience is forced to focus on Littles facial expression as he is disappointed and scared of his mother, this creates a connection between Littles character and the audience as they sympathise with him.

Intra diegetic – In this frame you are put in the shoes of Littles character with all the boys looking at him and surrounding him, this makes you see what he sees from his viewpoint feeling the intimidation he’s feeling.

Extra diegetic – Kevins character looking directly at the camera aids to break the 4th wall as it seems he’s looking directly at the audience, it brings a more intimate feel. his expression catches the viewer off guard as the idea they had previously been presented with of his character now changes with just one look.