Camera Shots, Angles and Composition

In my short film, camera shots, angles and composition were extremely significant. These aspects of filmmaking determine how much space the audience sees in a particular frame and how the camera is positioned. Therefore, shots and angles of a camera's viewpoint can impact the narrative, as well as the audience, in drastic ways. 

Here are some of the examples from my own scenes and their effect:

From this opening scene we get introduced to our protagonist in a unique way. We see the young character from the little details we get from her body language, which generates a sense of thrill to find out who she is. This was specifically done to represent young Luna as an extension of our present-day protagonist. 

Overall, the opening shot immerses the audience into the short film. This is done by using a tracking shot, which creates a relationship between the character and her surroundings - with the setting and its mise-en-scène conveying a child's room. 

This shot aims to continue to reveal the film's protagonist and the situation she finds herself in. It is complementary to the rule of thirds and reveals certain items that help portray the fact that Luna was unable to achieve the goals she set herself when she was young. For example, the teddy bear and blue storage box highlight how she has not moved out of her childhood home - driving the story forward and conveying the conflict of the narrative. 

Additionally, the position of the camera can be seen to be slightly above Luna. This further aids in showcasing her vulnerability and how 'small' she feels in the situation. 

This shot, on the other hand, uses composition to highlight how the protagonist is trapped from both sides. This shows the need for her to address the letter she wrote to herself when she was younger and expresses the message of having the ability to confront the past, as well as overcome the fear of failure.

After this scene, we see Luna stand up from the trapped position she is in and lead the narrative towards the resolution of the short film, where the conflict she finds herself in is resolved.