Author: Olivia

In this clip from Shameless there is a lot of movement. Doors are a big focus changer throughout. In the beginning it will go from one character to another and then later on on they are using the fridge to emphasize important details such as the electricity bill being due. The clip is essentially trying to get across the idea that this family is clearly struggling and having to be creative to survive. Visual anchors would include the milk carton, cell phone etc.. each of these elements helps maintain the focus while still being able to move smoothly and continuously throughout the scene. In one part we can see a chair very faintly in the corner and then we later see it being used to hold the washing machine shut. Props are essentially keeping the flow. At the end each child leaves separately one by one causing the mom to look a sense of exhaustion and despair.

https://youtu.be/plRMGRDXpJw

Duel, by Steven Spielberg

Clip: Road trouble

There is quite a lot of continuity within this particular clip from Duel. Many of which contain shots that are critical to telling the story and getting the point across. It starts out with a view from the back of the car (along the 180 degree line) where we can see him following the large truck and then proceeds to move around creating a sense of motion and helps with the fluidity of the scene. We then can see many various cut in shots of the exterior as well as the interior of the vehicle. This allows to highlight something important, such as a close-up that draws attention to a specific detail. Overall, these are just a few examples of the many clips in the film Duel that include and use continuity. Continuity helps create a realistic and immersive story that essentially keeps the viewer engaged!

I chose this film because it is one of my all time favorites and provides various kinds of shots.

Full clip: https://youtu.be/31N_HM2f9Ks?si=7SuX8FHwMkCSlmHk

Extreme long shot

Medium long shot

Medium close up

Medium close up

Medium close up

Medium close up

Medium long shot

Medium long shot

Medium long shot

Medium long shot

Medium long shot

Medium long shot

Medium

Close up

Close up

Extreme long shot

These are many of the shots because the director was trying to provoke emotion and enhance how the characters were truly feeling in the moment. This part in particular is one of the films more heart felt scenes which explains the many close up shots. Overall, the director makes it a priority to focus on the emotion being conveyed to the audience so that the emotion can be felt at a more powerful level.

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