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Example: The women is obviously surprised about the course of the conversation. She tries to hide her emotions but without success because her face clenches.
Detailed shot (insert shot) Detailed or insert shots focus on objects that have a special meaning or emphasise emotions. Informative shots with more complex information are often longer in duration (slow cut) so that a viewer can connect narration with a picture. Faster cuts produce the opposite effect, create more tension and hold up viewer’s attention. The shot composition influences how the viewers perceive transitions between different shots. Depending on the intentions of the dramatic composition, transitions can be either almost “invisible” or very eye-catching. Sequence In film, a sequence is a series of scenes which form a distinct narrative unit, usually connected either by unity of location or unity of time. Scenes are built up from separate shots.
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3.2 Perspectives The camera perspective is another cinematic technique that influences the viewer’s perception.
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