SHOT REVERSE SHOT

Shot reverse shot is technique in film where two character are having conversation. Usually two cameras, camera A and camera B, would switch between characters whenever they spoke. As well this would usually be shot over the back one of the characters who is listening to the other character.




This clip is a good example of shot reverse shot. Its from the film the Wall Street Crash, it uses





This is our Shot reverse shot film. The first shot is an establishing, the next few shots are shot reverse shots/ over the shoulder shot. The shot of the rock flying is a mid shot, the next shots are mid shots too.

My top 5 Films

1| Straight Outta Compton
Directed by F. Gary Gray

In 1987, 5 young men: Eazy E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren and DJ Yella, started a Band called N.W.A. They used their music as a weapon, rapping hardcore beats about their problems of young black men and women in the USA in the 1980s. N.W.A tells the true story about discrimination of black people in the US. Particularly where it all began in Compton, where they rap about growing up in the harsh environment and how the police were intolerant to them. This is my top film, because I enjoy listening to old school rap, and N.W.A is one of my favourite groups. The background colour to this poster is not colourful it is all black, telling us that this film could be harsh and in some aspects intimidating.








2| Kick Ass 2
Directed by Matthew Vaughn

Kick ass 2, directed by Matthew Vaughn is at the Top of my Top 5 films, as it is jam packed with action, comedy. I find it a hilarious film as the main character Dave Lizewski (played by Aaron Taylor Johnson) is an unnoticed shy high school student, who wants to be a super hero. Despite being weak and having very little knowledge on how to defend himself and fight. Kick Ass two is all about getting revenge on another 'Villain Super Hero' getting revenge on Kick ass and Hit girl (played by Chloe Grace Mortez) after they killed the Villain's super hero's dad that happened in the end of the first Kick Ass film. The background colour in this poster is colourful and bright, which tells us that the film is a fun. The splattering paint also gives us the idea of violence.

3| The Amazing Spider Man
Directed by Marc Webb

The Amazing Spider Man is high up in my list, ever since I was a little boy I've wanted to be spider man. The reason why I like The Amazing Spider Man is because it is a recreation of the original Spider Man film, with better graphics and better and more exciting scenes. In The Amazing Spider Man Peter Parker (played by Andrew Garfield. The first Amazing spider man Film is about Peter Parker discovering one of his dads briefcases, where he discovered work documents and projects he was working on with Dr. Curt Connors, one of this dads colleges. This leads him to meeting Dr. Connors and helping him in his studies. Dr. Connors has a boost in ego after his studies show that he can grow back an arm, as he was amputated. However this turns into a disaster, he then turns into a lizard and Spider Man has to save New York City from a catastrophe. The background to this photo is of New York city, which tells us the film is based in an important city. The reflection in his eyes is a reflection of the city, this tells us the cities future is very important. The deep cuts on his chest, tells us that perhaps something life threatening happens to him, or that the film is violent.





4| Catch Me If You Can
Directed by Steven Spielberg


In the 1960s, a high school student named Frank Abagnale (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) struggles with the fact that his parents are separating and so to Manhattan with just a $25 in his bank account. Whilst he is away, he forges checks, making lots of money, He steals the identity of a Pilot and starts flying with pilots as an assistant pilot. As well as stealing the identity of a doctor where he makes millions. 4 years later after leaving his parents the FBI become suspicious and try to track him down, however, it takes longer than expected. They finally tracked him down in France, where Carl Hanratty (played by Tom Hanks) catches him. I very much enjoyed this film, as Leo is one of my favourite actors. The title 'Catch me if you can' is split up into ' catch me' and 'if you can' with two different arrows. The first arrow ' catch me is a brighter colour, to the the other arrow, this first arrow is brash as if he cant catch him, its a bit cheeky. The other arrow with the 'If you can' is of a bolder and harsher blue, perhaps on a more serious note.

5|Pulp Fiction
Directed by Quentin Tarantino

Jules Winnfield played by Samuel L. Jackson and Vincent Vega Played by John Trovolta are hit men who are working for the boss Marsellus Wallace who set them to go retrieve stolen suitcase. Wallace had be out of town for a few days and asked Vincent to look after his wife Mia. The film is about Vincent and Jules trying to retrieve these briefcase, however there are a few obstacles in the way, including fights and drugs. The background to this poster is shown to be quite old school, because its set in the 90s. 

Hello All, This is Matt Bray. Welcome to my blog!

This is my A level Media blog. My name is Matthew, most people call me Matt.  I am currently living in the Sidmouth, in Devon, and I've been living here for 3 and a half years. Before living here, I lived in New Delhi in India of 11 years, for those 11 years I lived in several places dotted around New Delhi, my favorite place I lived was a place called South Nizamudden, I was very lucky to live very close to Humayun's Tomb. Humayun's Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun, the tomb was made for Humayuns first wife . 

This is a photography of Humayun's Tomb. Whilst living in Delhi I went to two school. I went to a French Embassy School in Delhi for 8 years and then went to an American School for 3 years. After living in India, I moved to Colombo in Sri Lanka and lived there for 3 years, and went to an International school through out year 7 to the end of year 8. In my spare time I enjoy playing tennis at the Sidmouth Tennis Club and Climbing at the Quay in Exeter. I also enjoy taking photographs. I am looking forward to overcoming challenges in my media work and learning about the different aspects of media. I hope you enjoy looking through my blog!