Classmates Blog Commentary

 Kyle's Blog

https://kylelogs.blogspot.com/2024/08/10-camera-shotsangles.html#more

I chose Kyle because his shots were quite entertaining to watch and properly shows the right shots and angles.

Shoulder Shot: Kyles shoulder shot helps bring us into the conversation being made. This make the audience feel involved.

Dutch Angle: This angle-shot creates a psychotic atmosphere. The shot felt completely random and insane, matching the angle perfectly. As John makes his face and Juan jumps in, it gives the audience a sense of disorganization and comedy.

Low Angle: Despite Juan stretching seeming random, this angle creates a different sense. As Juan stretches, he seem bigger and taller. This makes him seem powerful and the audience feels weak or puny in his presence.

John's Blog

https://johnroells.blogspot.com/2024/08/10-camera-shotsangles.html#more

Just like Kyle, I chose John's as his were entertaining and correct and is a little bit more goofy to look at.

Establishing Shot: John's establishing shot introduces us to the library. You can see it's size and the people occupying it. It helps set the setting for the other shot.

Two Person Shot: In this shot, two people are having a conversation. This shot immerses you into the conversation. You can also see the emotions and reactions properly from each person. The cut-off at the end was also funny.

Master Shot: This entertaining shot shows the shift of a conversation escalating to a fight and ends with no one left as the camera stays still (or at least tries to) the whole time. As the shot escalates, you get interested as a fight is happening and you are curious of what happens next. You are then left to feel isolated as everyone left, leaving you to contemplate on what just occurred.

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