2. Wide shotOut of focus then becomes focused, shows it is her daughters birthday cake. Also this
foreshadows the way the lights are seen in the cave, also the last scene is identical. This is a
tracking shot.
3. close up
This shot is a close up.This is used
to show the actors expression and
also a bit of the background to
help the viewer understand what is
currently happening. This shot is
shot from above to make her look
venerable and weak.
4. Extreme close up/ Cut
away
A cut away is used to
distract you from the
current things
happening, also it makes
the viewer contemplate if
she is dead or not.
5. wide shot
This is an wide shot due to the
actress being barely visible and
swamped by the scenery. This is
often used a an establishing shot.
This is often used to create the
feeling of a character being lost or
in danger.
6. Trombone shot
A trombone shot is used
to show shock and
major realiaation. This
shot is used to show
Sarah's sudden
realisation that her
daughter and husband
are dead.
7. wide steady
cam shot
This is used to show Sarah running
towards something or someone,
giving a sense of hope also running
away from the darkness.
The second shot gives the
impression of Sarah being chased
by something from out of the
darkness.
Steady cam is good to use in these
shots as it is steady and crisp, it
also gives the illusion someone is
being chased or running away.
8. Wide shot with a 360
This is the first shot of Sarah
entering the “real” world. She
has noticed her friends and a
360 camera shot is used to
show she is back to reality.
Beth isn’t crying due to
comforting her.
9. Reversed mid shot
This shot shows Sarah letting
her self go on her friend due to
the realisation.
The fact the shot has been
reversed shows
10. Close up
This close up shot shows
Juno’s emotions. This shot
is good for this as you cant
concentrate on anything
other than her crying face.
Juno is crying due to her
having an affair with
Sarah’s husband and
feeling guilty.
