Telling a story with some photos

This is an establishing shot, slightly tilted in hindsight (not intentionally), that is used to set the story's setting: a narrow, empty walkway.

Our long-shot is the initial introduction of the antagonist, suggesting a character type that's too vague to leave the audience curious as to more. We can immediately assume a villain, however, through the black attire and swaying step. Tension builds.

Finally a close-up completely reveals the character to the audience and his expressionless, cold but determined stare confirm the viewer's first impression, and tension moves from himself to his intentions.

A close-up of his feet in action is a simple shot used show that he is now walking, his actions in motion.

A low-angle shot that scales most of his body, at medium range, is used to imply a sense of power and authority, escalating his threat as a villan and further building tension.

An over-the-shoulder shot that targets the bin finally announces the character's aim. The type of shot used is so to show the event from his perspective, showing him specifically staring towards the bin. It isolates it, using his perspective and that fact is is the centre of the view in its entirety.

A shot that took several attempts and in the end was pretty poor, is a medium shot simply used to catch most of the action as it happens. We specificially needed to be somewhat close-up to hide the limitations of our project; one student was forced to hold the bin somewhat in the air, as it is not real-time.

Finally, the climax finished, a twist provides a resolution to his ill-intent: a low-angled shot from the bins perspective shows the character turning back, as if guilty of his action; remorseful. The low angle shows that he has defeated the defenseless bin.*


I'd like to thank Menthol Moose for soundtrack-tional inspiration.