Preliminary Tasks

    At 0.00-0.04 the camera zooms out of a cube, that seems to be a vital part of movie, to capture the viewers' attention while defining and highlighting its importance, it is followed by a tracking shot from 0.07-0.23 which leads to a character who is speaking/narrating. The speaker provides context and background information about why whatever happens later is happening. The tracking shot shows a potential major character in this movie. At point 0.35-0.42, the cube is sown again but instead the camera is zooming into it and leading into a transition. Zooming into the cube grabs the audience's attention and allows them to view some details about the cube. From 0.00-0.42 it is a closed frame, everything in the scene is contained and everything is clear due to the background being pitch black. ​

    At points 0.44-0.57 there is a crane shot to show where the scene occurs overall, and the setting will most likely be a major part of movie. It sets the scene and the dolly shot following the helicopter until 1.03 signifies that something major is happening at a certain location which is most likely where the camera is heading, The helicopter is most likely carrying something or someone important and may capture the viewers' attention or make them wonder what the helicopter contains. The master shot from 1.04-1.05 shows a man urgently directing people and that gives the viewer a sense of urgency and. The low angle shot at 1.23-1.39 makes the people exiting the helicopter seem more important. It allows the viewer to view their body language while maintaining the scene and making it more realistic. Overall, the scene was open, and the positioning of things helped it dominate the scene, allowing focus to be drawn to it. ​

    At points 1.44-1.48 there is a pan shot which keeps focus on characters while still showing where they are heading and their surroundings. It sets the scene to give the viewer more understanding of their setting. The shot pays more attention to them while still allowing the viewer to admire the setting. the midst at 1.48-1.52 focuses on the conversation and informs the viewer of what is occurring and why, setting the foundation of whole movie. The master shot and close-up shots at 2.02-2.26 keep the scene flowing while giving the audience an idea of where they are heading. At 2.11-2.19, there is a two shot, and it shows the emotions of the characters who are in a conversation, and it makes it more personal. The low angle shot at 2.29-2.30 shows more of the setting of their new location in the building and its size. 2:40-2.44 has a 2 shot and the tones used in the conversation create a sense of urgency. The aerial shot at 2:45-2.49 shows the setting and importance of what's occurring.  At 2.54-3.03 there is a focus pull that changes the focus point and places it on a machine that is made to be important, and it highlights its importance. The close-up at 2.53-3:18 shows facial expressions may invoke urgency. Overall, the scene was more closed due to it all being contained. ​

    The clip opens up with a wide shot of a little girl singing on stage next to a man. This camera shot allows the audience to see the seemingly lighthearted and comfortable relationship they have with each other, invoking a feeling of awe in the audience. Following this a midshot of a man, who is seemingly disturbed or confused, is shown. This shot provides context for the audience, that the girl singing wasn't expected by the characters, which may create confusion. A wide shot shows the girls singing while capturing more of the people playing an instrument around her while showing a small portion of the crowd. This put emphasis on how small she is compared to what she is facing and highlights her confidence performing, which may invoke a feeling of pride in certain audiences, such as parents. The usage of close up and long shots allowed the camera and audience to capture the littles girls expression and movements as she sings and looks into the audience. An over the shoulder shot shows who the little girl was looking at in the audience and shows the expression off the woman that she was looking at. By showing the clip, the audience was able to capture the loving expression on the woman's face before the camera shows a midshot of the man she is singing next to and the pride on his face. This was a swift shot to show that both the woman she was initially looking at and the man are important people for her and that they are proud. This scene may invoke a feeling of envy or pride in the audience. In all of the camera shots she is present in, she is clearly in focus and centered in the screen.

    Following a close up shot of her singing, a high angle shot is used over the people playing the instruments before a wide shot shows all of them playing again. The high angle shot was used to show where the music is coming from, showing their actions that aren't noticeable from another type of shot. The camera tilts up at the conductor to show his movements and the addition of this clip communicates to the audience that the scene is more professional and fancy. The low angle shot used was to show the perspective of the woman in the crowd.

    The camera continuously uses wide shot and zooms in to show the crowd and direct the attention back to the girl. The long-shots allow the audience to view her attire and the close up shot of the man allows the audience to view his expressions, such as the shock on his face, communicating that this isnt a normal occurrence. The wide shots often show the direction the little girl is looking at and her body language, communicating to the audience how she is feeling in the moment. The camera often cycles between these shots. These shots aided in establishing a location and communicates the way characters feel, providing context for the scene taking place.

    Overall, the camera shots were used to provide context of the scene and provide a better understanding for the audience. All of the technical factors blended in seamlessly to create a continuous scene and invoke emotions from the audience.