Establishing a scene
In this shot, we can see the four boys in the centre, as well as quite a lot of background. This type of shot is called a 'long shot' as the distance between the boys and the camera is fairly long. It could also be called an 'establishing shot', as it establishes (or sets out) things for us near the start of the film.
- Make a list of all the things which you think might be important or significant in this image. Remember that the director will only include things in a shot if there is a reason for them being there
- With this in mind, pick out three of the things you noticed, and for each one, briefly explain why you think the director might have included them here. What do they tell us?
You could look at the costumes the characters are wearing, as well as their hairstyles and background details such as the building and the car.