Analysis of four still images

• Signs
• Troy
• Speed
• Pearl Harbor

From Signs the camera is at a high angle looking down at the characters. This may signify they lack power and are inferior. This gives a hint at the kind of characters they maybe in the film. Also what kind of situations they may get involved in due to this. In addition all of the characters are looking away from at the same direction which may show they're unaware of their vulnerability.

The second still is a close up shot of the women. This is done to show the facial expression of the character. The camera angle has the other character (Achilles) back to the camera to show he may not have any feelings at the time. By providing a close up, we the audience are able to identify if something good or bad has happened.

The camera angle of this still shows that the character isn't the most significant image. This shot enables the audience to focus on the explosion. This is what is first noticed. Thereafter the attention is then turned to the character. The camera angle also shows this accident happened on a normal street. As you are able to see the roofs of houses. Therefore the audience know in the film explosions and dangerous stunts can occur anywhere and anytime.

The final still from Pearl Harbor shows three characters. We are able to identify the main character from the three as he is the central figure in the image. This is a long shot so we are able to see his surroundings and what the costumes and props are consisted in this scene. These enable us to make assumptions on what is going on in this particular time. Such as he has a suitcase so he may have traveled and therefore is at the airport. Also he has army wear on, this is probably near the beginning as it is providing the audience with an introduction on what the film is about as long shots help do this.