Single Camera

 Single Camera Production

Dunkirk Analysis - The entire scene is taken using one tracking/dollying shot. This is coupled with other types of shots like POV, crab shot and match on action shot. The entires sequence consisted of one continuous shot with a variety of camera movements that allowed for a simple transition to the next part of the shot. For example a one part we are walking with the main character and then he goes off screen to which the camera pans up towards the sail of the boat This is used to transition the Viewer in a subtle way without making them lose attention from the scene. Also, the camera always moves in a pattern, it goes from following the main character to panning away for a short moment. I think they have done this in order to make the Viewer feel as if they are alongside this main character, as if we the Viewer are also preparing for battle.

Shot Reverse Shot Example - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0xiCIMIwLY

Shot Reverse Shot - this is a film technique where one character is shown often looking at another character (maybe off-screen) and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character. Since the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes that they are looking at each other. An example of a shot reverse shot was shown in, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' when Jordan Belfort talks to one of his Superiors in a Cafe.

180 Degree Rule Example - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF9IJXKMWHo

180 Degree Rule - the 180 degree rule is a basic guideline regarding the on-screen spatial relationship between a character and another character or object within a scene. By keeping the character on one side of an imaginary axis between two characters, the first character is always frame right of the second character. An example of where this shot is used is at the end of the 'Venom' film when Venom consumes a shop lifter.

Match On Action Example - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDYny7s4BrA

Match On Action - Matching on action refers to a film editing technique where the Editor cuts from one shot to another view that matches the first shots action. An example of where this is used is when a man walks up to a door and reaches for the door knob, the camera would cut to the door knob making it a cutting on action. An example of where this was used was in the film 'Anchorman' when Ron Burgundy and Brian Fantana got into a heated confrontation.

A Brief Textual Analysis of 'Creed'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnJ0DwXAjls&t=40s - Link To Sequence

One of the most outstanding camera shots and angles, in my opinion, came from the same franchise of movies that kickstarted Sylvester Stallone's movie career. The use of camera shots in 'Creed' provided the Audience with not only a pleasant viewing experience but also a great capability to the Viewer to immerse themselves within the film. This was done through the use of iconic tracking/dollying shots, these shots were used throughout the entire first film, from Adonis's first illegal, underground fight to his World Heavyweight Champion Title defence vs Viktor Drago's Son, who killed Adonis's Father, Apollo Creed. This simple yet effective use of this type of shot put the Viewer into the shoes of one Adonis's boxing team, this is because during these shots we almost always follow behind Creed and Rocky while also being at near eye-level with them, creating the illusion of the Viewer being apart of the team. This allows the Viewer too more easily sympathise with Adonis as they know what he has went through to get this far, every training session, every punch and every time he got knocked down the Viewer has been with them thanks to the use of a tracking/dollying shot. This now casual use of tracking shots may very well now be implemented into every sporting movie for the foreseeable future due to it's simple yet effective manner of presenting a feeling of togetherness within movies.