Cinematography blog task

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 Find the opening sequence to a film or TV drama of your choice on YouTube and embed the video

Shadow and Bones
1) Write an analysis of the cinematography in the opening sequence. Highlight your use of media language and try to cover camera shots, angles and movement using the terminology we have learned in lessons. 

The TV show begins with an establishing shot of a ship where we slowly zoom in using a crane shot. We are given close ups of the maps drawn and a low angle close-up of the main characters face. There are multiple medium shots of the other characters with a handheld feeling. Near the end there is a wide shot of the Mc which slowly moves around and becomes an over the shoulder shot and long shot showing the setting.

2) How does the camerawork give the audience clues about the setting, narrative and character?

Through the use of handheld camera work, it gives the audience a more realistic feel to the setting they've been placed into. The multiple wide shots also show dark sky's to reinforce the ideas of danger within the path they are traveling through. The narrative can easily be depicted through the establishing shot of 'The fold' where the characters intend to cross such a risky area. The vast medium shots of Alina communicated how she is one of the main characters.

Secondly, find and analyse one film or TV still image. Add the image to your blogpost. 


3) Analyse the camera shot/angle in the image and what it communicates to the audience. Remember to highlight the media terminology you use.

In this photo we are given a wide shot to exaggerate this characters importance and to show the setting. This is able to clearly show the characters actions in the TV show and the type of person they are. This is also a low angle shot as it presents this character as powerful through the low tilt. It also communicates their importance as a character.

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