Agustin's AICE Media Studies Blog

Spider-Man 1 Scene 1 Pan Shot This pan didn't give much emotion but it served as more of a filler and introduction shot to the movie as the narrator talked about the backstory. It also introduces the setting of New York City. It sets a very action-packed but also ominous tone while panning as there is constant street noise and things going on but also foreshadowing to the villain and its problems later to come in the movie. Scene 2 Close up Shot This shot focuses on the head and upper torso, the directors probably chose the close up shot to express the vivid and powerful emotions that the character is feeling. It creates a sense of suspense, uneasiness, and fear. You can see all the tiny details with the close up, the spider bite, sweat, facial expression, shaking, and more. Scene 3 Point of View Shot This shot helped us see the characters troubles and actions through his view, it also helped show the emotion more because the viewer feels as if they are the one struggling and get i...

Side note- all these videos were submitted to my teacher as a Canvas Assignment because of trouble uploading to blogger because of file size/error  Video 1- Point of View Shot Description of Shot- A shot that gives the audience a view from a character's perspective by positioning the camera right where the character's eyes would be Experience Creating it- The shot was fairly easy to make except for the fact that I had my phone right in my face so I could not see very well. I walked and turned very slow to produce almost a scary or ominous feeling like there was something around the corner. Video 2- Pan Shot Description of Shot- The horizontal movement in which the camera moves from right to left from a central axis Experience Creating it- Very plain and easy shot to produce, just standing in a corner of a room and slowly moving the phone panning across the room. Video 3- Tracking Shot Description of Shot- A shot in which the camera physically moves sideways, forward, or backwa...

 What I like about the study of media is that I get to look beyond the purpose of it, I get to analyze and interpret it from different perspectives and reasons other than entertainment, persuasion, and informational. What I hope to get out if this class is to be able to interpret and appreciate media beyond the main audiences.