Analysis of shot composition and sequenceing

This shot type is an establishing shot,We chose  this shot so that the audience knows where the film is set, this could be shown at the start of the film. This shot progresses the narrative by showing where the film will take place. This shot will work in a sequence by starting to set the scene for the audience at the beginning of the film. It also shows the audience where the film is set and could give some clues about what the film could include and can make the audience wonder who the movies   protagonist is and what will happen within  the setting.

This is a close up shot, this shot was chosen as it shows some information about the character but still leaves the audience wondering who they are, it progress the narrative by showing the audience that the character is late and is rushing to get somewhere, this shot creates tension and the audience is wondering who character is and where they are going to so quickly

This shot is a wide shot,we chose it so that more information about the character and the setting is revealed to the audience, which will make them more curious about who the character is and why they are in this setting, it progresses the narrative by providing more context for the story and showing where the character is going.

This is a mid shot of the previous shot, this could also be match on action as it shows the same action happening from different angles, this shot was chosen because it progresses the narrative by moving the story inside the building at which the story started. The audience could still be wondering who the main character is and where they are, however they are provided with more setting therefore they could be more intrigued as more ‘clues’ about the setting and character are revealed.

This is an extreme close up of the time on a phone, this was chosen to clearly show the time and to show how late the character is, while also creating a sense of urgency. This shot progresses the narrative because it shows the audience why the character is at the setting and why (in the next frames) she starts running. The audience could now be curious to know if the main character gets to class on time and why they were late in the first place.

These shots are from high angles, they could also be match on action shots as they are both of the same action, these shots were chosen because they show the audience that the character is rushing to get somewhere and create more tension in the scene as the audience could be wondering if the character is going to make it to their class on time. The narrative is progressed by the use of motion in the shots this makes the two shots feel more continuous and work better  together in the sequence.

This shot is a two shot, as it involves two people, however neither of  their faces can be seen because we wanted the audience to focus on the action of the character being tripped up rather than their face we also didn't include the other characters face so that the audience is more likely to wonder who the person tripping the character up is and why they are doing it. The other character also takes up more space in the shot than the protagonist, this has been done to show who has the power in the shot, the narrative is progressed by this shot because a disruption is created by tripping the character up (which aligns with Torodov’s narrative theory).

This shot is a high angle shot as the character is seen at a low angle, this has been done to show that the character is in a vulnerable position as they have just been attacked, this shot is designed to make the audience feel sympathy for the character as they look powerless, the audience could also be intrigued as to why the character has been tripped up and who did it. This shot progresses the narrative by making the audience more emotionally connected to the character and showing the characters reaction to the disruption.

  

The transition between these two shots would be a zoom, as the first one is a wide shot, which shows more of the characters surroundings and the second is a close up on the two characters which shows that they are the most important thing in the setting, as the wide shot goes straight to the characters. This progresses the narrative by showing the audience a third character who helps the protagonist of the story and shows more of the setting to the audience. The shot could make the audience root for the main character as they are being helped by a secondary character and because they have  prevailed against the disruption caused by the other character. 

The shot type for this shot is an over the shoulder shot, this was chosen to show both the setting and character simultaneously, and so that the audience can see where the character is going, while also seeing the movement of the door being opened. The narrative is progressed by showing the characters moving from one setting to another, the audience could be intrigued by this shot and wonder where the characters are going and why.

This shot is a two shot, which was chosen to show the friendship between both characters and to provide a sense of consolidation for the protagonist, this shot is also a parallel of the two shot that was seen earlier in the sequence, however this time the power balance is equal. This shot progresses the narrative by showing the relationship between the characters and restoring order to the scene, in alignment with Torodov’s narrative theory, this shot helps the audience to feel pity towards the main character and happiness as the secondary character is helping to comfort them.

The final shot is a extreme close up, which focuses on the emotion in the protagonists face, as their face is covered by their hands, they could suggest that the character is crying or in distress. This shot was chosen because it shows how upset the character is and helps the audience connect with the character emotionally but also keeps them wondering what is going to happen next. This shot does not conform to Torodov’s narrative theory as no equilibrium is reached and the scene still feels quite tense.


This will help me to create my production because I have a better understanding of how to create a more effective opening sequence by using shot composition and sequencing