Shot size/angle + Camera movement

The definition for shot size/angle is the different ways the shot sizes and angles have been used in the film and the camera movement is how the camera is moved in different ways to add effect in the film.

The use of camera movement and shot size/angle, in the opening scene are a prominent factor, below are a few examples why..

Firstly, when we are being shown the title sequences and titles, the use of the camera movement in the scene makes it seem like we are actually there. The camera moves through the clouds and across the sea, and this is shown through the use of the camera, constantly moving forward, along the sea and moving past the surroundings. It is effective, as by moving the camera in this way, it makes the viewer feel as if they're really there.

Secondly, the way the camera shows the scene with blacked out corners gives the opening scene a different feel, as if is not a clear image. It is not a common way to show a scene and it gives the idea that the scene is different. It hints that something is not quite real and makes the viewer think about why this might be. We later find out that it represents a dream. It was one of  the techniques used to hint that the opening scene is a dream, not actual reality.

Some of the ways that the camera angle used at the start of the opening scene are when we're shown a birds eye view of the sea and rocks. This introduces us to the scenery and gives us a good view are what there is. The camera is also angled to be gliding across the sea, this makes us feel as if we're moving with the camera and the swift moments add to the peaceful atmosphere. And lastly as we get introduced to the boat bobbing up and down through the water, the camera follows this movements also a way to make the audience feel like they're having the experience of being there.

Lastly a way shot sizes are used are when the woman is only shown with small shot sizes, not completely revealing her face. This is so we cannot tell who she is clearly and only get shown a part of her, she is a mystery to the audience. Where as the scenery is shown with a big shot size, letting us take in all of the scenery and showing us everything, letting us take in the beautiful surroundings and heavenly atmosphere. Unlike the woman where we don't get shown everything. These techniques are used as we're meant to know that it is a heavenly place, one only dreams of experiencing. Yet we're not meant to know who this woman is and why she is there, it makes the viewer think.