The first shot in this clip is an extreme close up of Jordanna, Yasmin Paige. This creates an intense atmosphere and engages the audience well. It then cuts to a panning medium long shot of Oliver, Craig Roberts. Throughout this clip, and rest of the film, the directer, Richard Ayoade, uses a lot of reverse angle shots. This gives the effect of looking at one character to an other through the eyes of each character.
The camera zooms in on both characters, Oliver first. This is very effective in making the audience focus on certain features. In the clip, you are drawn to both of their facial expressions. Jordanna looks confident and in control where as Oliver looks worried and vulnerable, showing the dynamics between the two characters at this point.
Again, the director choses to use a reverse shot during the two characters dialogue, this makes it easier to follow the conversation.
Finally, the high angle shot when Oliver kneels down is effective in showing the power dynamics between Oliver and Jordanna. It puts Oliver in a state of vulnerability and Jordanna in a possition of power.
The camera zooms in on both characters, Oliver first. This is very effective in making the audience focus on certain features. In the clip, you are drawn to both of their facial expressions. Jordanna looks confident and in control where as Oliver looks worried and vulnerable, showing the dynamics between the two characters at this point.
Again, the director choses to use a reverse shot during the two characters dialogue, this makes it easier to follow the conversation.
Finally, the high angle shot when Oliver kneels down is effective in showing the power dynamics between Oliver and Jordanna. It puts Oliver in a state of vulnerability and Jordanna in a possition of power.
