1. Analyse the ways Spielberg uses the
camera to create meaning in the fim
‘Jaws’

2. We establish the
scenes setting that
is the beach.
This opening shot is an
establishing shot.
People in
the
background
are relaxed
and so the
audience
feel that
atmosphere.
The boys
red short
connotes
that there
is a
danger
involving
him.
This makes the
audience feel the
scene is happy and
vibrant.
The colour connotations
are bright and colourful

3. Spielberg uses minor
details like there
being no lifeguard to
show the element of
danger even more.
We also
establish minor
details that he
does that
become
relevant later
on.
There is use of a tracking
shot of the boy, giving us
the impression he a main
factor in this scene.

4. This allows us to see the
reactions and emotions
Once again
that he portrays and
there is no
because of his status in
lifeguard, consis film the audience will
the
tent.
be influenced.
There is an element on
juxtaposition between
everyone else's emotions and
his and the colour
connotations.
We see his
concerned and
worried face due to
the close up.
Here we have a
close up of one of
the main
characters.
Dark colour connotations
portray that he is very
concerned compared to
the bright colourful
colours insinuate the joy
and carelessness of the
others.

5. The sea looks very calm and
the colour of the blue sea
back this up with the
tranquil feel of it.
The point of view shot
makes us feel like we are
seeing what Brody is seeing.
Long/ wide shot.
This type of shot allows us to see the
vulnerability of the person in the see
because it makes them look so minor
but because they're in the centre and
our focus is on them a major part of the
shot.

6. Both are splashing
and that is
something that is
seen to annoy a
shark.
Most shots of people in the sea are on their
own, creating the sense of venerability.
Makes us think
danger is
coming.

7. People walking in
front of him creating
a distraction that is
frustrating for him.
Shallow depth of field
Shallow depth of
field is used making
our focus be on him
and his close up shot
letting us see his
emotion.
Cuts closer to
him every time.
Intensifies.

8. Over the shoulder shot
and a point of view
shot from Brody.
This scene uses
fast editing
between the
different shots
this builds the
dramatic
tension.
Blocked by an
extreme close
up showing his
main distraction
from the sea.
Use of a two shot allows us to
see both emotions and
reactions as well as still being
able to see the setting and
back ground.
Use of false scare gives a
dramatic and intense twist
to the story.

9. This is a long shot, showing the
children getting up in the
background, it is not that obvious
but still adds an affect.
The conversation topic in the
foreground is relevant to
what's happening in the
background.
A two shot shows that a
conversation is about to begin.
Here is a medium close up of a two
shot, seeing the reactions and the main
focus of the conversation in the foreground.

10. There is a very
relaxed feeling to the
background shot.
The audience rely on
the main character to
show what's going on
so by this they feel safe
that everything is ok.
Medium close up
of a two shot.
A loving and reassuring
gesture is opposite of
what he was showing
before.

11. The diegetic sound
of the calming love
song on the radio
relates to the
actions on screen
The innocence of the boy and
the calmness of the couple
are juxtaposition of what is
going on in the sea.
The young boy I singing a
nursery rhyme and wearing
white which is seen to be
the colour of purity, it
makes the audience feel
that everything is safe
because of the boys input at
that moment and the
naivety of him.
Medium close up.

12. Driftwood
symoblises the
death of the dog
and that’s what's
left of him.
Symbolises nature and the
fact that this was natures
doing.
Sharks point of
view, tension builds
up rapidly.
Non-diegetic sound of the
famous music.

13. Shallow depth of
field allows him to
be the main focus.
Contra-zoom is applied
to this part of the
scene to add dramatic
effect and make him
and his reaction the
main point needed to
get across to the
audience.
Background of bright colours moves
into the distant representing that the
joy has now disappeared leaving the
dull and depressing colours to show the
mood of the scenario taking place.

14. Its been ripped up and that is
what has happened to the boy
and his families lives.
Symbolism of the lilo being
all that is left of the boy.
The bright yellow is now
surrounded by the red
blood symbolising the joy
has been wiped out and
destroyed by the danger.
Medium close
up, making this
the main focus
and the main
symbol of the
scene.