For my fourth blog post, I was supposed to watch a movie and discuss some of the camera angles, shots, and movements used. I chose the 2005 remake of Pride and Prejudice directed by Joe Wright, starring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy. This is one of my favorite movies and I loved rewatching it and trying to analyze and identify the different types of camera angles, movements, and shots used.
1. Over-the-Shoulder Shot:
This first shot can be found around the 1 minute, 30-second mark. The movie has just started and we see Elizabeth reading a book while walking in a field. The camera is placed right over her shoulder and we can see exactly what she is viewing. The timing that this camera shot takes place is very important, it establishes the type of person Elizabeth is and her hobbies.
2. POV Shot:
This second shot takes place around the 2-minute mark. This POV shot is around 50 minutes long and it establishes the setting, which is the Bennet family home and the Bennet family itself. The camera in this shot represents the eyes of someone walking through their home. The only sound we hear is classical music and the occasional name drop of the Bennet sisters, which creates a more peaceful and calming tone to this scene. By viewing this scene, we also get to see a brief example of the dynamic of the Bennet sisters.
3. Close-Up Shot:
The third shot is a close-up shot that takes place around 25 minutes into the movie. To give context, during this scene, Elizabeth is leaving Pemberly and Mr. Darcy is helping her into the carriage. The use of a close-up shot on both their hands touching and him flexing his hand after this interaction successfully emphasize that this is their first time touching.
4. Tracking Shot:
The fourth shot takes place 40 minutes in. During the dance between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, the camera is seen moving back and forth between them to capture their dialogue and expressions. Viewers can pick up on the tension and banter between the two of them thanks to the tracking motion.
5. Wide Shot:
This wide shot can be seen within 50 minutes of the movie. The events leading up to the scene were that Mr. Collins asked Elizabeth to marry him and she said she will not have him. From this momentary wide shot, viewers have a sense of scenery and place. We can see what's around her as she ponders the recent events that have just taken place.
6. Extreme Wide Shot:
The 6th shot is an extreme wide shot that can be viewed within 1 hour and 20 minutes of the movie. This scene provides a breath of fresh air to the viewers or something new to see. This extreme wide shot sets a new tone for the movie as they move into a new topic, which is Elizabeth visiting Pemberly.
7. Establishing Shot:
The last shot I included was an establishing shot. This establishing shot took place exactly 2 hours into the movie. Many times establishing shots will take place near the beginning of the movie, but this one took place towards the end to establish a new setting. This new setting was Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet's new home.
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