http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFjaJbihWwc

This is an analysis of the film 'Superbad'. i chose this because i feel there are many different scenes of comedy and camera angles which i could of used, but these were the two i opted for.

This printscreen from the movie 'Superbad' shows McLOVIN's ID card. this is a good example of an extreme close-up as you wouldn't be able to see it from any further out. It shows plenty of detail in the card so you can get a look at it. this shot is also taken from the persons point of view, as if you are the one looking down on it. the angle would be a low angle because you are holding it below eye level. I think this is very effective because it interacts with the audience to make them feel like they are the person holding it. This shot also uses rules of thirds as the card is the focal point, and is central to the shot

This is the second scene i chose to analyse. It is a long shot of the two cops, and McLOVIN. This shot was a good example of it because it is far away so you can see all three characters, but still close enough to notice their emotions and is within earshot. Another thing that makes the audience feel like they are interacting with the characters is the fact it is shot at eye level, which makes them neither intimidating or intimidated. You can tell from this shot that the cops are the more superior beings. For example they are both dressed in their police uniforms, and there is one either side of McLOVIN shich also proves they are superior. Another factor is the police car in the background. You could also maybe guess the genre of the film from this. McLOVIN and a cop are celebrating after hitting a street sign with a bullet. This could be a characteristic of a comedy, but you could also relate it to an action film or maybe a thriller. Their surroundings suggest a backstreet in a city. It is also set at night. Our attention is drawn to the characters immediately when this shot shows, as they are moving and making plenty of sound.