Classmate Critique

Welcome back! After uploading my own camera shot samples in my last blog, I decided to look at my classmates' blogs. I even left comments under two of my peers.

Classmate 1: Rayyan Awan

The first shot I commented about under this post was the two-shot. Rayyan used a two-shot to convey his conversation with his friend as they descended the stairs. The shot was very simple but helped me feel involved in the conversation. I could sense the true friendship between my peers.

The second shot was the medium shot. Here, Rayyan filmed his friend happily waving at someone in the distance. Because of the shot type, I could see both her facial and body expressions at once, allowing me to easily infer that she was very enthusiastic when spotting her friend.

Classmate 2: Edison Chen

On this blog, the first shot I commented on was the Point-of-View (POV) shot. In this film clip, a hand is pointed at a man running away from the camera. This shot was special because it allowed me to feel the passion in Edison's voice and really made me feel like I was in Edison's head, experiencing the same event.

Finally, I commented on his establishing shot. In the film, the camera transitioned from a blank surface to an amazing scenery, showcasing the setting to me. This shot was excellent as it set an easygoing mood, presenting a beautiful, green landscape by the school. It allowed me to relax and appreciate the fantastic environment.