Friday 21 September 2018

Q1 Camerawork in Cuffs

PREP analyse how camerawork is used in the extract to create meaning


One way which camerawork is used to create meaning in this extract is through the use of shot-reverse shots during the scene in which the police officers are having lunch. These types of shots are used to help the audience build a relationship with the characters, as we get to see the character's reactions to the conversation. Shot-reverse shot is also used when the robber is threatening the PCSO. Here it is used to compare the size of the PCSO and the robber to create tension. 


Another way is through using Arial shots. Arial shots give a view of the world from above and is used during the police car chase. This gives a sense of scale and adds tension to the chase, so that we can see how far the police are from catching the robbers.