Moonlight 

shot distances-  

Close up  

I have chosen this image of Chiron in a close up shot, this shot is powerful and a pivotal point in the film as it signifies the switch within charactar and adds suspense and shock for the next scene as the contrast of his facial expressions in this clip are sad and defeated, opposing the next scene when he is full of rage preparing to smash the chair over Terrel’s head. 

Medium long shot 

I have chosen this image for mls as in the scenes placement in the film is impactful and crucial to show how much Chiron has grown and changed from him being a young vulnerable little boy confused and lonely, to the ending of Chiron and Kevin happy creating a full circle moment for Chiron’s character.  

Big Close Up  

This scene is so impactful as it is so heartbreaking for Chiron, he an easy character to sympathize with and feel sorry for. Its difficult to see how upsetting Chiron mothers’ addiction really affects him. The venerability in this scene is visible from both actors which i believe makes it so powerful as you can see and even feel the upset, they are both going through.  

Angles- 

Shoulder level angle 

This shot being shoulder level with chiron and kevin highlights their mutual respect for one and other, it also follows them while they walk making you feel a part of the conversation. 

High angleThis is a high angle shot representing how small little really is, it also shows the conditions he was living in whilst also caring for himself creating sympathy for his character. 

Waist level angel 

This shot being at waist level for littles pov indicates how small he was compared to his mother literally and figuratively. 

Camera movement- 

In this scene the camera follows little swimming in the sea, the camera moves up and down as if you’re also swimming with them. 

In this scene the camera follows behind Chirone fastly paced this represents and shows the anger he feels after being beaten up by his classmates. 

 In this scene the camera calmly follows Chirone through an empty street. This represents how he felt lost and did not know what to do at this point in the movie.