This document summarizes and analyzes different camera shots and editing techniques used in the opening scene of a film. It describes a mid shot from the side that shows some details of the subject while giving an impression of the whole. It also notes the use of a "handheld" technique where the camera is not perfectly steady. The document then analyzes an "arc and boom" editing technique used to emphasize "cereal" and a "high angle" shot that diminishes the subject, possibly foreshadowing the plot. Overall, the document examines how these techniques keep the audience engaged and wanting to learn more about the character's identity.

1. This shot shows a Mid shot being used, from a side
angle, it shows some part of the subject in more
detail while still giving an impression of the whole
subject. It also adds a variety of shots to make it a
more interesting opening scene. There is also a
‘Handheld’ editing technique used, which is when
the camera is not that steady, despite holding the
camera in a fixed position. This can relate to the
audience theory called “The power elite –C Wright
Mills (1956), as it creates a feeling of ‘Escapism’ for
the audience as they are taken back to “1974”.
There is also text included in this part of the scene, to make the audience aware of the era and time this
was around.
In this shot there is an ‘Arc’ and ‘Boom’ editing technique used, to give an
overview of the scene. This technique is used to put emphasis on ‘cereal’ in
this particular part of the scene. We cannot see the character’s face, which
perhaps foreshadows a reason for why the face cannot be revealed at this
present moment in the scene. This also makes the audience anxious to watch
further to find out the story/plot. Another way to describe the positioning of
the camera would be ‘High Angle’, this is a high angle that shows the subject
from above, i.e. the camera is angled down towards the subject. This has the
effect of diminishing the subject, making them appear less powerful, less
significant or even submissive, which can also perhaps again foreshadow or can
be used to give a hint to the audience of what the storyline/plot is about or it
could also help the audience to predict what will happen further on in the
story/plot. This can relate to the audience theory called “The power elite –C
Wright Mills (1956), as it makes the audience anxious and eager to find out the
‘IDENTITY’ of this person, and who this child is. It makes the audience
impatient yet keen to find out who this character/protagonist is.