1. How camera shots are used in
opening sequences to create
meaning
Miss Spavins

2. Extreme Close Up
This shot gives us a close up of the main characters eyes. He is looking sternly
away from the camera suggesting that he is not a friendly character. The fact
he is the first character we see and they have used an ECU identified his
importance.

3. Close Up
This close up clearly shows the emotions of this character. He looks deep in
thought and not happy about what ever he his thinking about immediately
setting the tone for the film. The close up also identifies his as a main character.

4. Medium Shot
The medium shot here shows the costume of some of the characters. As
there Is a group we do not know if they are significant to the story or not
but their costume hints to the genre of the film.

5. Long Shot
This long shot gives up some information about the location of the film. We can
see that it is an urban area. It is winter, we can see this by the snow. Again we
see a group of men this time a larger group so we can start to get an idea again
of the genre of the film.

6. Extreme Long Shot
The extreme long shot is ambiguous of the location but we can see that the
area is an urban area. The city is therefore perhaps insignificant.

7. High Angle Shot
We are looking down on the main character here as he is pumping weights. He is in a vulnerable
position here but this is juxtaposed with the fact he is lifting weights which signifies his strength.

8. Low Angle Shot
We are slightly lower than eye level here showing we are not on his level. He is important and
powerful. This character has dominated the scene so far which backs up this point.