Evaluation

Cinematography Evaluation:

Using only visual evidence in the provided sequence respond to the following:

What types of shots are used to convey the intended message in this scene?

-Lower angle shots are used to make one of the men seem more powerful -A angle shot is used when he is going up the elevator, this is used to show that he is moving.

How has framing been used to show or hide information to the audience; refer to specific elements and information.

-It doesn’t show us that there is another person in the room when the first guy enters

Describe how camera position has been used effectively? List some specific shots

-The camera position affects each shot

What type of camera movement takes place and how does it enhance or detract from the shot?

-In the scene when the two guys are fighting the camera is moving  except for when you see them fighting from a higher angle, it makes the viewer feel as if they’re standing there and watching it.

Does the cinematographer make specific use of underexposure  or overexposure to convey a message?

-In the scene where they’re fighting it is over exposed so that they will stand out, this also makes one of their suits being black more obvious to see making him look more powerful.

List 5 of the most important shots from your selected scene and describe the following:

Shot 1. Focal point (does it shift or remain constant)

The focal point in the building and it sets the scene showing that it is some sort of building that contains either apartments or offices.

Shot type

This is a wide long shot and this is used to show how large the building is.

Framing/perspective

It is framed so that we only see the building and the car, which looks miniscule, which could be showing that the man isn’t very important.

Camera position/movement

There is no movement with this shot.

Shot 2. Focal point (does it shift or remain constant)

The focal point is the two men, the one who just walked in and isn’t aware that other man is in the room as this is only shown to the viewer.

Shot type

Long shot

Framing/perspective

This is from the perspective just behind James Bond; by showing his shoulder he could be the more powerful or influential person in the room.

Camera position/movement

This shot is quite quick so there isn’t much movement.

Shot 3. Focal point (does it shift or remain constant)

The focal point is disorientated with the screenshot but in the film it is the elevator because it is the only thing moving and that’s what all of the lines are used to lead to the elevator.

Shot type

Low angle shot

Framing/perspective

Shows that the man has some sort of power or is visiting someone important because he’s going to the top of the building.

Camera position/movement

This shot is quite quick so there isn’t much movement.

Shot 4. Focal point (does it shift or remain constant)

The focal point is the man’s face and this happens because of the use of over and under exposed lighting with the lamp which shows half of the man’s face making it mysterious.

Shot type

Long Angle Mid Shot

Framing/perspective

Perspective of James Bond.

Camera position/movement

This shot is quite quick so there isn’t much movement.

Shot 5. Focal point (does it shift or remain constant)

This shot is very underexposed on the left hand side which could show that James Bond is mysterious and the right hand side is lit with the man looking like he holds the power in the situation but a few seconds after this the power is shifted.

Shot type

Wide Shot

Framing/perspective

Framed to show this contrast of both the men.

Camera position/movement

This shot is quite quick so there isn’t much movement.