We have used low angle shots in our film as they have multiple connotations. At this point in the film (images above) the audience did not know who character was and what they had done and for this reason we though it would be a good idea to use low angle shots which don't reveal there whole identity. This is kept as an enigma. Also low angle shots can show dominance and power that one character may have and in this case, who we can assume is a man is in control. Alternatively, we could make the assumption that it is a point of view and that someone may be below him. As the genre is a horror, it is often that is some sort of mythical creature or something like a ghost however we are unsure as nothing has been shown or evident.
We have used few long shots in our opening two minutes however the few we have used are fairly significant. The image on the left shows the car driving away which realistically we could think is the end and nothing more could happen however followed by this the young girl comes back to life which would scare the audience massively as it must have been very unexpected. The long shot on the right is one of the final shots showing the young girl and we are faintly able to identify the evil look in her eye. This shot is significant as after dramatically scaring the man who supposedly killed her, she is standing on the side of the road; as the audience we are completely unaware of what she may have done to the man and what may happen next. The non-diegetic tune playing alongside this shot is quite eerie for the audience and following on with this is a loud thud which again scares the audience and leaves them on the edge waiting to see what happens next.
We have used quite a few medium shots in our film as it was often that we were just revealing body language rather than the face of the antagonist. The two shots above are significant as they reveal the body language of both characters. This particular stage of the film shows the man as he realises what he has actually done. The first image on the left shows the man as he looks down upon the girl and the was he is standing suggests how he is shocked and is unsure of what to do as there is no movement. The second image shows the positioning of the young girl on the ground and again the man, who is towering over her. This shot would also be a two shot as it is showing both characters.
Both shots above follow on from each other and are an example of eye line match. This shot technique was significant at this stage of the film. Although this can often be shown through a point of view shot, this is more specific as stated in the shot name, 'eye line', the man is looking directly at the girls face. Possibly suggesting that he is tying to look if she is still alive or if her eyes are moving.
Close ups are very important in film as they reveal the action/shot in more detail. For example, when focusing on the face, it reveals facial expressions and in this case, more detail on the cuts and bruises. Also, close ups have more of an effect and are more likely to scare the audience. The screen capture on the left is a big stage in the opening two minutes and i think that the close up has more of an impact as it is very unexpected after the audience must have thought she was dead. Along with this shot on the left there is a loud non diegetic thud which again makes it more daunting for the audience as they must be focusing on the face as that was the only thing on the screen.
Match on action is a form of continuity editing. This editing technique involves cutting from one shot to another showing the same action however, through a different shot and/or angle. The action carrying through creates a bridge between the two which could possibly draw the audience attention away from the cutting. It is often that the camera moves from a close up to a mid shot as both are clear enough to identify the action made.
We didn't use this shot alot in our opening however when we did it was a significant point in the film. The images above are further in the opening where he is in his car and left the girl on the side on the road not knowing what was happening behind the camera. This shot was used to show the action being made, however not actually showing his identity. An alternative interpretation of this would be that someone is behind the character, although they could be unaware. This shot allows the auidence to view what the character sees from his perspective. Although we could use a point of view shot, this shot allows the audience an insight into what the character sees as well as revealing his partial body language.
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