Back to the Future

Today we watched the intro to 'Back to the Future' (1985) by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Stephen Spielburg. We analysed the shots and meanings of all the content in the film opening.
-The closeup and panning shots of the clocks show a man is obsessed with time ('Doc')
-  Marty's character is not given away at first using low angle and P.O.V to hide his apperance.
- Marty is revealed with a clear medium shot.
- Establishing shot tells us we are in Hill Valley, America due to the clear signposting.

Different shot types

Different shots used by camera's

Establishing shot - Sets the scene


Long shot/ Wide shot 

Medium shot

Close up


Extreme close up


Low angle/worms eye - Looking up to show characters power or dominance


High angle/birds eye - Looking down to show upcoming bad events or to show weakness


Canted angle - To show disorientation or tension


Pan left/right up/down


Shot reverse shot - The 180 degree rule

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This is where I am going to post all of my AS Media Studies work.