Choosing the Shot
Why do we need to bother about ‘shots’? Why not present an overall view of the scene, and let the audience choose what they want to look at?
Why change the shot?
There are several very practical reasons why we need to vary the shots.
• Onlycloser shots will show details clearly. Wider shots are necessary to show. broader action.
• A single sustained viewpoint becomes boring; especially on a small screen.
• Changes in camera viewpoint strengthen interest, and show us fresh aspects of the action and the scene.
• By changing the shot, we can redirect the audience’s attention from one feature to another.
• Changes in shot allow the viewer to relate and compare.
• Intercutting can create strong dramatic effects.
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