How shot sizes and camera movement is use in the opening scene of 'Deja Vu'
As the opening scene begins, we see crew members leap out of their buses and sprinting onto the boat. As the crew member's are sprinting, the camera is tracking their movements, emphasising their enthusiasm and excitement towards getting on the boat. The shot size is a mid-shot so that we can see more than one crew member racing towards the boat. This gives an even greater feeling of excitement as it shows many crew members as enthusiastic as each other to head on their journey.
During the boat explosion, we are able to see exactly what happens as their are numerous camera angles being shot. As soon as the explosion happens, we see it viewed from the crew members perspective who is outside the car, then it is quickly moved out to a close-up shot, then we see some panning from right to left circling the boat and then we see the explosion as a long-shot which starts to slowly pan up. After the explosion, we finally see the aftermath of the explosion from a birds-eye view. Using all these shots, angles and camera movements emphasise the devastation and strength of the explosion. It makes us viewers feel more sorrow for those who are aboard the ship.
Good job describing the camera shots and some examples. You have also started to explain why these camera shots were used by the director. Think a bit more deeply about this: how does the birds eye view shot emphasize the devastation? Why does the director start the film with this? What does it reveal about characters and themes? How does it interest and draw in the audience? How do the camera shots make the viewer feel empathy for the victims? Why? Look at my blog and the handouts for more ideas on what to add for Merit/ Excellence, and email me if you have any questions.
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