Classmate Critique

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ My Review of My Classmates' Blogs ‧₊˚✩彡 

    Welcome back everyone to my lovely blog!

Today, I will be reviewing TWO of my classmates' camera shots and angles:

Yiqi Zhou

    For the first shot, I reviewed my friend Yiqi Zhou's camera shots and angles and her incredible usage of them! I found her close-up shot to be exemplary as it portrayed gorgeous flowers that reminded me of a slowly fading out sunset, casting the world in its warm reds and oranges. I could tell she used a close-up shot to demonstrate to the audience the IMPORTANCE of these flowers to the story she is telling, which also makes the viewer question what she is going to do with these flowers going forward. Using color language, the reds and oranges told a story of love, passion, and optimism with the close-up further enhancing the effect of these emotions as the flower is the ONLY thing in the frame! 

    Moving on, Yiqi's second shot was a POV (Point of View) shot that piqued my interest when I first saw it! I love stepping into the character's shoes for a moment and experiencing what they were going through to understand even just a little bit more. The main character's hand picking up the mysterious RED bracelet totally had me engaged the entire I was watching it! It made me wonder questions such as "What is going to happen next?" and "Is this something of importance for later?" I really appreciate directors who go the extra mile to perfectly curate the viewers' experience to the T, and this was done just so excellently!

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Thomson Tang

    My next friend I will be reviewing is Thomson Tang! His usage of camera shots and angles was JUST as well done. I could really tell he had an eye for detail through his use of these specific shots and angles during each scene. Thomson's first shot was an extreme close-up shot of an eye that allowed the viewer to really peer into the character's head at that moment (as the eyes reveal all)! The excruciating details allowed the audience to understand the pivotal moment that happened and exactly how much it truly affected the character. Thus, leading the viewer to have a deeper attachment and understanding of the character on screen. Essential for any type of storytelling! 

    Furthermore, Thomson's second shot was an establishing shot. This shot was used excellently as it allowed me to get a general idea of where the story was taking place. As a result, I felt excited and anticipated what was going to happen in the prison-like school setting. It put me on the edge of my seat as I patiently waited for the real story to begin! An amazing start to ANY story!

    Overall, I think BOTH of them did an exemplary job in showcasing just how knowledgeable they are in their usage of camera shots and angles! Thank you, guys, for reading, and look forward to my next one!