Reflections on shots

Q1. Describe your shot and identify in what way it could be described as representing your chosen genre.

This shot is a long, worms view shot. On the far right we have an unknown subjects leg, and in central shot, we have a young white male, lying on the floor who seems to have a distressed look upon his face. We have taken this shot as if it were from a thriller. The shot seems to have a slight high angle tilt on it, which makes the unknown look superior, and the white male inferior. The lighting in the shot is key to making it a successful photograph. The darken hallway at the end of the corridor shows the unknown, and as the males legs seem to be laying into this, it puts emphasis on this shot being a thriller. The light rays on the young males face put emphasis on his worried and slightly afraid look, and the lighting on the unknown characters leg makes it stand out even more, and makes the presense of this character a lot more known. All of these points add together to make sure the genre of thriller to established.

Q2. What did you actually do to achieve the effect?

We didn't actually plan this shot, it was pure luck. However, we placed the camera just above the floor, and made Alex position his leg and shoe just in shot, and made James lay down infront of him. It was a simple shot to capture, and didn't require any props or extras. We are pleased with the outcome of this shot.

Q3. Identify what is successful about your shot?

I feel the expression on the young males face makes the shot successful. It allows the viewer to quickly understand that the male feels like he is in trouble. The beams of light also put more emphasis on his expression.

Q4. What would you do in hindsight?

In hindsight, I would attempt to remove the light beams that hit the floor as they draw the attention away from his face slightly. I would also like the whole shot, except his face and the leg to be a shade darker so as to establish more of a thriller feel.