descent cinematography hospital scene

THE DESCENTCinematographyHospital Scene

C/UThis shot shows what is being looked at. It shows the birthday cake her daughter never gets.

Mid Shot

This mid shot shows her daughter blowing the candles of the cake.

This mid shot shows what condition Sarah is in. Makes her look week.

W/S (establish)

Wide shot shows where she is, for example here it shows she is in a hospital

Trombone

This trombone shot can show her confusion and her fear of darkness. Confusion can be shown on how the camera stays on her face and the background seems to be un zoomed.

Steadicam

This steadicam shows Sarah running you can tell it’s a steadicam because there is no track on the ground.

Tracking

You can assume it’s a tracking shot because the camera is really steady and its going forward but its dark so they could of used tracks.

Arc

An arc shot is used here to show Sarah has hit rock bottom and she just breaks down.

BC/U

This big close up shows Junos emotions, it shows how hurt she is to see her best friend in such a state.