2. Trombone
The camera angle which is shown
here is a trombone shot. This is
where the camera moves forwards
whilst adjusting the zoom angle to
keep the subject the same size in the
frame. This shot creates an
unnatural effect, as it is something
your eyes will not normally see.
This makes the background seem to
grow and become dominant. This
effect is quite emotional and is often
used to convey sudden realisation
and reaction to a dramatic event. In
this context, the death of Sarah's
daughter. This shot also emphasizes
Sarah’s fear of the darkness in the
corridor.
3. Close-Up
The shot which is present here is a
close-up. This is where a photograph
or film image is taken at close range
and is showing the subject on a large
scale and is focused on the subjects
face. The effect that this has is that it
shows the subjects emotion and
expression on the subjects. In this
context, it shows the fear of the
darkness in Sarah’s eyes. Also, a close
up of a face is a very intimate shot.
Furthermore, this shot shows the
state of confusion and panic she is in
following the car crash.
4. Medium-Shot
The camera angle which is present here
is a medium-shot. It shows the key
character of the scene from a short
distance and the camera does not
move. The main idea of this shot is to
show the main character or object in
the scene and idolize the importance of
it to the viewing audience.
Here the shot is used to show Sarah’s
daughter who is most important to her
and her daughters 5th birthday and
highlights the importance of Sarah’s
daughter. This is also used as an
indication that Sarah’s daughter has
died in the car crash, this also shows
the significance of the effect that the
death of her daughter is going to play
on her in the film.
5. Arc
The camera angle which is used here
is a arc shot. An arc shot is when the
camera angle moves around the
subject. The effect that this shot has
is that it emphasizes
