This is scene I analysed:
The scene begins with an establishing shot which shows the audience exactly where the character is and sets the scene. This is particularly effective because the camera angle is also from the character's point of view, so we are able to see the scene through her eyes.
It then switches to a close up, which zooms out to a mid shot of the character. The camera then follows the girl around as she walks across the balcony and looks around. This is effective in showing how on edge she is and creating tension for the audience too.
The next shot is a close up of the girl. This enables the audience to really show her reactions through the emotion on her face.
Suddenly the killer is seen approaching her from behind, an over-the-shoulder shot is shown as she turns around and faces the killer. This creates tension for the audience because they are shown how in danger she is.
A long shot is then used to show the audience what exactly is happening in the scene as we see the killer grab her and push her down to the floor. The camera then pans downwards so the audience can see the full view of her on the floor, establishing how defenseless she is.
The next shot uses a low camera angle showing the killer. The use of this angle is effective in showing the audience how dominating the killer is, and the power and control he has in this scene.
Again, a high angle is used when the girl is on the floor and being attacked by the killer. This is effective in showing vulnerability and portraying her as the victim.
This deconstruction was useful for gathering ideas for our film opening. I like the idea of an establishing shot which we could use for the beginning of our opening to show the setting in the woods. I also think the use of high angles to present the victim as vulnerable is an effective idea and would work well in our opening scene when the killer reaches the girl.
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