Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Camera shots in Slumdog Millionaire

Close up: This shot is used on Jamal when he is about to answer the final question on the game show "Who wants to be a millionaire" This shot shows viewer the pressure that Jamal is under. We are able to see that he is worried and doesn't know if he right or wrong.

Pan shot: This shot is used towards the end of the movie when it is building up the climax and tension for the movie. This shot is able to show all the people gathering to watch the t.v to see Jamal answer the final question. This shot just emphasizes how many people are waiting for Jamal to answer, this shows that they want him to win therefore puts a lot more strain on Jamal.

Long shot: This shot is used when Jamal and Salim fall off the train and look at the taj ma hal. This shot emphasizes how big the taj ma hal and almost makes it look even more sacred than it already is. This also gives the viewer the impression that this is the next place that this is the place where the boys are gonna stay and cause mishap.

High Angle: This shot is used when Salim is in the bathroom and the mob and mob boss is trying to get in. This shows how narrow the hallway to the bathroom and how many people are in that hallway. This emphasizes how many people are about to come inside the bathroom to finish him off.

Low Angle shot: This shot is used when Salim is drunk and just comes back to the hotel. Jamal is looking up to Salim who looks a lot more mightier and stronger when seen from a low angle shot. This emphasizes that Salim is in control and that he is taking power over everything.

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