6th RTF Blog Post: Match Point

 The movie I decided to analyze was Match Point. My first shot is the Close Up shot. As discussed in class, this is the important detail shot. Here we are able to see the character's (Chris Wilton) facial features and descriptions. Here, he is having a drink with a girl that he is interested in. We infer that his eyes are engaged to the other character's. His feelings and emotions are then presented through the shot, which is what the director (Woody Allen) wants us to see.

The second shot is the Medium Shot (also known as the information shot). It is usually a shot from the knees or waist up. it is used to show a relationship between characters. In the movie, this is the part where we find out that Chris is attracted to Nola. We are able to see that both characters are flirting with each other and having a very intensive conversation. This is the first scene where the movie becomes more interesting; it foreshadows what is to come.

The last shot I chose for the movie was the scene with Nola and Chris walking in an unknown neighborhood discussing their secret affair. It is a Long Shot. These types of shots mainly shows a whole setting; the character(s) are also seen in full view. It shows the two characters isolated from the world. The fact that they are alone and the type of shot help the viewer understand what message the director is trying to portray. Clearly, they are doing something that is frowned upon in society which heightens the scene as well.