Here is an example found on SlideShare of a Shot by Shot analysis of the opening for Jaws. Jaws Shot By Shot - Part 1
Having looked at the different filming techniques and previously created Shot by Shot analysis', I have chosen to produce a shot by shot analysis of Forest Gump.
A great deal of panning camera movement is used throughout this opening, as the white feather floats through the sky.
The camera moves to a high angle above the ground, with the camera tilted downwards taking overhead shots of the city.
Gradually the camera changes its angle – lowering the feather to the ground where characters in the scene are visable.
The setting of this beginning scene includes a great composition for the arrangements of the scenery, displaying a perfect example of mise-en-scene.1:32 shows a “working man” crossing the road, using an over-the-shoulder conversion shot.
Soon after, a leadroom composition is displayed, as cars move swiftly along the road.An undershot angle of Forrest is used – particularly using a close up shot of his shoes – whilst he reaches down and picks up the feather.
The camera shot progressively turns into a medium close up shot (MS) – at eye level with its audience.
Camera position then changes as Forrest goes to tuck his feather into his suitcase.
As the bus arrives, a long shot is used ensuring the bus is the central focus at this point. The camera angle is straight on, only lasting a few seconds until the bus moves out of the scene.
A great deal of panning camera movement is used throughout this opening, as the white feather floats through the sky.
The camera moves to a high angle above the ground, with the camera tilted downwards taking overhead shots of the city.
Gradually the camera changes its angle – lowering the feather to the ground where characters in the scene are visable.
The setting of this beginning scene includes a great composition for the arrangements of the scenery, displaying a perfect example of mise-en-scene.1:32 shows a “working man” crossing the road, using an over-the-shoulder conversion shot.
Soon after, a leadroom composition is displayed, as cars move swiftly along the road.An undershot angle of Forrest is used – particularly using a close up shot of his shoes – whilst he reaches down and picks up the feather.
The camera shot progressively turns into a medium close up shot (MS) – at eye level with its audience.
Camera position then changes as Forrest goes to tuck his feather into his suitcase.
As the bus arrives, a long shot is used ensuring the bus is the central focus at this point. The camera angle is straight on, only lasting a few seconds until the bus moves out of the scene.
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