BUILDING BLOCKS OF A SCENE
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Building Blocks of a Scene
1. Extreme Long Shot (ELS)
The film "Lawrence of Arabia," (
Lean,
et
al
.,
1962) directed by David Lean and
released in 1962, has an extremely long shot that focuses on the breathtaking Arabian
landscape during the scenery in the expansive desert. In the vast desert, the protagonist, T.E.
Lawrence, feels lonely and isolated, and the ELS emphasizes these feelings of loneliness and
isolation. This kind of shot shows the character's struggle with the expanse of the desert and
his trip, both emotionally and physically. It also highlights the journey. The filmmaker most
likely went with this perspective so as to emphasize the challenges faced by the protagonist in
his quest for meaning and identity while simultaneously providing an illustration of the
expansive nature of the setting.
2. Medium Shot (MS)
In "The Social Network," (
Rudin,
et
al
.,
2010) a film directed by David Fincher and
released in 2010, the medium shot is used rather often throughout the intense conversational
scenes that take place between Mark Zuckerberg and his allies and rivals. The medium shot
effectively illustrates the power conflicts and emotional strains experienced by the characters
by capturing their expressive body language and facial expressions. The filmmaker chose this
shot to establish a sense of closeness and immediacy in order to offer the audience a more
personal connection to the interpersonal challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by the people
in the film's narrative.
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3. Low-Angle Shot (LAS)
"The Dark Knight," (
Nolan, 2009) a film directed by Christopher Nolan and released
in 2008, makes extensive use of low-angle shots, particularly in the moments in which
Batman and the Joker face off. The low-angle perspective highlights the psychological power
that the Joker has over Batman and the people of Gotham City (
Roven,
et
al
.,
2012). It also
demonstrates the authority and menacing presence of the Joker. This choice of shot not only
draws attention to the menacing presence of the Joker but also builds up the tension and
anxiety that permeate the scene, making Batman feel vulnerable.
4. Point of View Shot (POV):
In the film "Amélie," (
Jeunet, 2001) directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and released in
2001, the point of view shot is used to show the main character's imaginative and humorous
perspective on the world. Amélie's yearning for human connection and her purpose to make
other people happy are brought to light in the point-of-view shot by virtue of the fact that it
captures her fanciful and romanticized vision of the world around her. The filmmaker chose
to show this shot in order to completely immerse the audience in Amélie's vivid and surreal
world, thus inducing sympathy and a strong emotional connection to the character's unique
journey of self-discovery.
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