Tuesday 5 November 2019

Cinematography blog task

White House Down opening

The close up of the phone shows us that this person intends to call someone and that it could potentially be a protagonist. The establishing shot of the sky with the helicopters suggest that this is a highly important and secured scene. The close up of the pocket watch shows that it could be an important item later on in the narrative. The mid shot of the inside of the place introduces us to key characters as they are speaking as well as the camera zooming in on their faces. The close up of the girls face could show that she is happy to see a person or multiple people on the helicopter. A fan or a family member? The wide shot of the Capitol building with the water feature shows that this is set in the White House. The close up of the presidents face shows that he is also a key protagonist in the narrative. It pans onto the building as well as being a tracking shot of the helicopters which establishes that something important is being transported.


This slightly low angle emphasises how they are in control of a situation. The slightly wide shot shows how the setting makes the characters seem insignificant compared to their surroundings. The difference in height between characters could also suggest that maybe one is more powerful than the other.

The low shot again implies power as well as a certain sense of confidence. The use of the close mid shot suggests to us that this IS the main hero and that he is very steely as well as brave. The fact that he is emphasising his beard growth shows that he has been off screen for a long time which is correct.


This low shot AGAIN makes us realise that this is a shot that evokes power instead of weakness. The first and frontmost man is found here to be in power and in the lead and holding the only weapon in the frrame. This close wide shot also includes the guy in the background who is seen as the lesser figure when really he is the more powerful and important one. 



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