Hey guys!!
So, today I will be talking about some specific shots/angles we used in our opener and why we used them!!
Using different camera shots and angles is crucial to adding depth, and variety, and creating a specific mood in film. Diverse shots and angles can be used to drive the plot or even depict a character in a specific way.
For example, the first 4 shots are static shots that show off the Christmas decorations. We did this in order to set the mood of the film. We also used a few close-up shots, an example being when we showed Christy turning on the oven and opening the door. This emphasized the importance of those two concepts and how they would add up to everything else later on. Over-the-shoulder shots were also used in the scenes where everyone is arriving to show a conversation. We also used a few overhead shots when preparing the food to give the audience a better understanding of the actions occurring. Additionally, we incorporated a few POV shots, one showing the person deciding which plate to choose. In the shot, there's a slight movement left and right to mimic the person's head shaking no. There's also a slight up-and-down movement that mimics a shaking hand. We used this specific shot so that our audience could better understand the character's thought process. We also used it to make sure we didn't reveal who the person was. Another example of this can also be seen in the shot where my character is seen coughing and gripping onto the table. This example of a POV shot brings the audience into the urgency and distress of the character, which is exactly what we wanted to do.
Additionally, we also used a canted angle. After coughing, my character eventually faints, and we choose to display this by dramatically tilting the camera to one side. Doing so creates the effect of disorientation and establishes the uneasiness we want our audience to feel. We also used a few more shots, like a wide shot, to show the setting.
There are a lot more shots and angles we used, but these are just a few examples!!
Stay tuned for more!! ;)
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