key words/focus:
camera angle (low, high, eye-level), vectors, lighting, composition
(4:20) How are camera angles used when Joshua says 'Thank you' (not in German)? Which angles are used to view each of the characters? What does each of these angle signify?
High angle shot - looking down on him, The German waiter has low angle to show the significance of Joshua looking up at him - she shows power.
(4:45) What shot distance and angle is used to show Guido's concern for Joshua when the German waiter leaves the room? Describe the composition)
Eye level, Medium - Guido. Long shot/Establishing shot, symmetrical, geometric shapes, balanced - German waiter
(4:46) How is shot of Guido contrasted to the shot of the German waiter walking away to tell someone what has just happened? Describe the composition and compare it to the previous shot of a concerned Guido.
The Germans shot was "perfect" and made to be symmetrical to show the Germans power. Then Guido's show was conjoint, and didnt show any form of power, it was on an angle.
(5:02-05) How is the shot of the German's contrasted to that of Guido teaching the children to say 'Thank You'?
Medium shot, High angle, physical stance. Guidos with the kids. Germans by themselves and then Guido with the children to symbolise the same level or respect.
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