Thursday, 8 November 2012

Examples of different shot types used in tv drama

The Vampire Diaries -- “The Killer” -- Pictured (L-R): Ian Somerhalder as Damon and Michael Trevino as Tyler — Image Number: VD405b_0545.jpg — Photo Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW -- © 2012 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.
In this shot they have decided to blur out Tyler in the background and make Damon the main focus and his expression on his face shows that he is determined to do something about the situation with Elena struggling with being a new Vampire and coping with her thirst for human blood. Furthermore, it can be seen as a two shot and shows that out of the pair of them that Damon has the power and authority.

The Vampire Diaries -- “The Killer” -- Pictured (L-R): Nina Dobrev as Elena and Paul Wesley as Stefan — Image Number: VD405b_0568.jpg — Photo Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW -- © 2012 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

In this scene Stefan looks unsure and with it being a two shot it shows that the problem includes Elena and him. The positioning of the characters show that at this point Elena is vunerable and all Stefan wants to do is to protect her.
The Vampire Diaries -- “The Killer” -- Pictured (L-R): Kat Graham as Bonnie and David Alpay as Professor Shane — Image Number: VD405a_0122.jpg — Photo Credit: Annette Brown/The CW -- © 2012 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Photo:  Annette Brown/ The Warner Bros ©2012 Warner Bros. Television All Rights Reserved

In this scene the dark lighting shows an element of mystery and with it being shot from a side angle allows the viewer to focus on where they are and that this conversation needs to be kept between them only. Also the slight element of natural light show to the audience and that the conversation is taking place in the daytime.

 The Vampire Diaries -- “The Killer” -- Pictured (L-R): Ian Somerhalder as Damon, Michael Trevino as Tyler, Paul Wesley as Stefan, and Nina Dobrev as Elena — Image Number: VD405b_0487.jpg — Photo Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW -- © 2012 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved

In this scene it can be seen as a wide shot/ over the shoulder and also it builds tension. With Stefans hand gestures it shows that he is very protective of Elena and shows that the dicussion is about her transition from a humn to a vampire.

The Vampire Diaries -- “The Killer” -- Pictured (L-R): Kat Graham as Bonnie and David Alpay as Professor Shane — Image Number: VD405a_0112.jpg — Photo Credit: Annette Brown/The CW -- © 2012 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Photo:  Annette Brown/ The Warner Bros ©2012 Warner Bros. Television All Rights Reserved

This is a wide shot and shows that the two of them are completely alone and gain that the conversation is only between them. 

"Growing Pains"--LtoR: Jasmine Guy as Grams and Kat Graham as Bonnie on THE VAMPIRE DIARIES on The CW. Photo: Bob Mahoney/The CW ©2012 The CW Network. All Rights Reserved.

In this scene it is a over the shoulder shot which builds tension and with the Grandmother's angry expression shows how furious she is with her Grand daughter.



In this scene it is a two shot and you can tell that they have a very casual amd happy bond with one another. It shows that the two characters are very laid back and relaxed.



In this the audience can gather a sense of urgency from Lorelai and that she is speaking to Luke really quickly and she is determined to know whether their relationship is anything and


It can be seen that there is distance between them which could signal that they have had an arguement and still has not been fully resolved. Also it can be seen through their hand and arm gestures for example Rory crossing her arms shows that she is angry but deep down she still loves her mum.

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