Camera Shots/ Angles and their meaning Blog Post #37

 Camera Angles and Shots in our Film Opener!

Hi guys, welcome back to another blog. Today, I will be talking about the camera angles and shots found in our film opener and what they mean. Ok lets get started!

To begin with, we used a POV shot from The Killer's perspective, framed through the branches of a tree. This shot makes the audience view from the stalker's point of view, making them feel part of the act of watching the victim. The branches blocking parts of the frame create a feeling of secrecy and concealment. By limiting what the audience can see, we heighten suspense and make the audience think The Killer is nearby, but hidden somewhere. This shot was meant to make the audience aware that someone is always watching the victim (Kyle), even though they think they are totally alone.

Another shot we used was an Over-the-shoulder shot of Kyle receiving the text message from an unknown number. This angle lets the audience see and read the message while still seeing Kyle physically. Instead of us cutting to a close-up shot of only the phone, we decided the over-the-shoulder shot keeps Kyle grounded in the scene and emphasizes the fact that the message intrudes on his personal space. The text "I see you" becomes way more threatening because it exists in the same shot as Kyle himself. This links the message to his vulnerability and realization. The shot was mostly used to communicate psychological tension.

Lastly, we used a medium shot of Amaar walking down the sidewalk at night. This shot frames him from the waist up, allowing the audience to see his body language and facial expressions. We chose this shot because there is a balance between his emotions and the environmental context in it. The audience can see what is happening around Kyle, but they are mostly focused on his reaction. This shot works well in moments where Kyle realizes he is in grave danger. You can see his posture and facial expressions that show fear and uncertainty.