Genre Research Case Study #5

 

 Camerawork Storyboard Analysis

Shot: Master shot

Angle: Ground angle 

Framing: Crowd shot

As the casket is being lowered the camera is moving at the same time, creating a seamless transition between scenes.

Shot: Close up

Angle: Eye level 

Framing: Single shot

The close up shot evokes a sense of concern, as the character seems to be in agony.

Shot: Master shot 

Angle: Dutch/ground angle 

Framing : Single

The Master shot leads the audience to feel a sense of weariness as if we were experiencing what the character is feeling as they are walking, almost as if their world is upside down.

Shot: Full/wide shot

Angle: Hip level 

Framing : 2- Shot

The full shot establishes a connection between the man on fire and the fireplace being lit.

Shot: Medium wide shot 

Angle: High Angle 

Framing : Crowd Shot

The medium wide angle is used to show everyone in the room all at once, creating a safe space for one of the main characters.

Shot: medium shot 

Angle: shoulder Level 

Framing: Over the shoulder

The over the shoulder shot shows the character's head and his facial expression in the reflection. Since his head is still in frame the audience can  see that part of his face relaxed. Creating an uneasy feeling since his reflection is smiling back at him.

Shot: medium shot 

Angle: hip level 

Framing: Single

The medium shot is used to show the character on the floor in horror while showing the blood on the desk, if any larger it would be unnecessary and incohesive.

Shot:

Angle: Hip level 

Framing: Single

The full shot allows the audience to view the set for the first time, leading us to depict that it’s a teenage boys room.