Samantha Schilf - Intro to Film Blog

Some things I learned about shot analysis were that the type of shot the director uses can add a certain meaning or depth to the scene. I didn't realize how many different type of camera shots directors could use and that they all can add different meanings to the scene and film. However, the shot analysis exercise did re-inform me that set design also plays a huge role in a film's meaning and story. 

One of my favorite film shots is from Tangled (2010) which is directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard. My favorite shot is when Flynn Rider is healed and brought back to life. When Flynn dies, the scene has a lot of shadows and gray tones. The colors appear very muted and quiet, instrumental music is playing in the background to create a sorrowful feeling. However, when Flynn is healed, the screen is immediately saturated with bright colors and the room is filled with sunlight. I believe that if I were to film this shot, I wouldn't change much about it because I think it connects with the audience and conveys the appropriate emotion well.