The Grid of 9

Final Destination 2

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The Stairwell Photos

Photo Analysis:

Task 1

We were given the task of taking photos which had to resemble a small line drawing. Our drawing showed a high angle shot looking down on someone walking up the stairs. These are the photos we took and a small analysis of each one.

Model: Ella

This is the first photo we took, this is an image of Ella running up the stairs. The picture is very clear and it shows an action in the process, however the drawing we were given showed a person walking holding on the banisters, also the drawing showed the staircase to be narrower and the one in this image is quite wide.

The next photo shows Ella on a more narrow staircase and this time her hands are holding onto the banisters at either side. However she is looking away from the camera in this shot and the drawing specified that she should be looking in the direction of the camera.

This is the third and final shot of Ella climbing the staircases for this task and this one is almost exactly what was specified by the drawing. She is walking up the stairs, looking directly at the camera and her hands are holding onto the banister. I like the way the staircase winds down below her, however close up this picture is blurred because the flash was turned off.

Task 2

Next we were asked to use the original idea of someone walking upstairs but use different angles and positions to try to make the photo more interesting. These are some of the photos we took and a small analysis of each one.

Model: Ella

This is the first photo and was taken at the top of a 2 storey staircase, as Ella climbs up from the ground floor I am standing on the 2nd floor and the camera is looking directly down on her. This is quite a common shot especially in horror films when the protagonist is being followed .

This picture has been taken at a very low angle, looking up at Ella climbing the stairs, because of the angle of which this picture has been taken the direction of the stairs at first appear to be going downwards. This photo is disorientating and is would mainly be used in a horror film if the protagonist was following something or walking towards something dangerous or maybe even used in a dream situation.

This shot is completely different to all the others. This has been taken in a very low position with a close up of the legs and feet centred in the middle of the frame. The identity of the person is unknown and this type of shot might be used to either focus on the fact that the person is running or creeping etc, or the actual staircase, whether it be modern and shiny or a dingy stairwell. The staircase used here has gaps between each step which lets the bright light from behind shine through which gives this picture a more positive feel. This could be changed to show a person behind the stairs or even a different colour or brightness of light to set a different mood for example a dim swinging light which would cast eerie moving shadows on the staircase.

The Intro

I'm Kris Hanson, This is my A2 media blog. This years project involves me working in a group creating either a movie teaser trailer or a music video. I will use the grid of 9 to analyse videos so I am more aware of conventions used.