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Extreme long shots are used in order to show the environment in a scene and often, like in this shot, the characters relation to the size of the structures around them. For example; here the character is portrayed as monstrous and has destroyed everything around it. Because the shot allows the audience to see this fully, they get the impression that the characters presence is intimidating and destructive. The use of a long shot simply enhances this, to allow the audience to view what else is going on around the character, and how that enforces a representation of that character.

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Extreme long shots are used in order to show the environment in a scene and often, like in this shot, the characters relation to the size of the structures around them. For example; here the character is portrayed as monstrous and has destroyed everything around it. Because the shot allows the audience to see this fully, they get the impression that the characters presence is intimidating and destructive. The use of a long shot simply enhances this, to allow the audience to view what else is going on around the character, and how that enforces a representation of that character.

Here, an over the shoulder shot is used portray a conversation, reinforcing identities between characters. This way, the audience are able to keep up with who’s who and who is talking, without getting confused. For example; it sticks to the 180 degree rule and so the audience engages in a clear conversation between the pair, focussing on the person who is talking, without confusion.

Extreme close up shots like this, intensifies the emotion the character is expressing. Here, the atmosphere brings tension as all we are exposed to is his eyes. He is looking straight at the audience which makes us vulnerable, but with the stern expression on his face, making him look empowered. This adds to the mise en scene, with his strong attire making him seem powerful and dominant over other characters in the scene.

High angle shots are usually used to portray the character or object as vulnerable. For example; here, the camera plays the part of the predator, as he becomes the victim trying to defend himself. In this instance, because the camera is above, the atmosphere is slightly intensified as we are looking onto him like he is the prey, making his actions seem abrupt and panicked.

Birds eye view shots are predominantly used to view the situation, getting an overview of the action. Here, the shot gives different dynamics to the piece and makes it a bit more frantic as you can’t see their faces, making you less connected with the situation/ characters. It makes the scenario less familiar because you’re seeing things from a different perspective. Here, the shot is taken because the scene is mysterious, something is about to occur/ a fight is about to take place and so this shot allows the audience to see everything happening.