The first shot uses a Close Up of Ordell talking to Beaumont. The use of the close up shot allows the audience to identify with the character's emotions, which is he's angry at him because he had to get Beaumont out of prison. The lighting also shows what type of character Ordell is this dark and sinister person.
The second shot used a Two Shot of Beaumont and Ordell talking. The use of the Two shot shows the difference between the two characters. Ordell is seen as powerful and much more successful than Beaumont; and as for him he is seen as this scum, who hasn't got his act together. This shot uses non-ambient lighting, which shows everything for what Beaumont is, a troubled person.
The scene then uses a Low Angle shot of Ordell and Beaumont looking into the boot of Ordell's Car. The use of the Low Angle Shot shows the power and status of both of the characters. This shot has been used by Quentin Tarantino in his previous films such as Inglorious Basterds and Resevoir Dogs
Some of the Low Angle Shots from other Quentin Tarantino films.
The scene then cuts to a High Angle Shot of Beaumont on the trunk of the car. The use of the High Angle shot shows vulnerability which is from this shot, shows that Beaumont is the vulnerable one because he was easily persuaded by Ordell to get to the trunk.
The scene then cuts to another Close Up Shot of Beaumont in the car putting on some gloves, the purpose of the close up shot is to show Ordell's emotions, which is how he makes sure he doesn't get noticed killing Beaumont and not leave anything that traces back to him.
The scene then uses a Vanishing Point, to make it look like the car disappear from the distance, this shows that Beaumont is going somewhere dangerous and that he is not coming back.
The scene then ends with a Long Shot of the car entering a vacant land and then Ordell shoots Beaumont. The use of the Long Shot establishes the location of the shot, which shows that its isolated and empty and no one has seen what has happend to Beaumont.
Do watch media terminology, not two shot, instead shot reverse shot which you used in your preliminary task.
ReplyDeleteYou're expression is improving though you must focus on developing your analysis and providing evidence that you've researched more than a few scenes in a film. Some great screen shots Tim which gave you plenty of opportunity to discuss the way Tarantin uses generic conventions of lighting and locations.