12 Shots Review

I looked at and commented on both Scott's and Owen's 12 shots. They both took quite amazing shots, especially Scott with his recurring story line.

Each of Scott's shots were apart from one overarching story, except the rolling orange ball. He began with his establishing shot of what I assume is his front yard. The shot really captured the entire view from his home and the time of day emphasized the sense of home even more. Scott's tight shot was of a toaster. As the toaster was described and observed Scott gave off the feeling of a a salesman trying to sell the toaster. Scott's ending shot, the follow shot, was also very interesting. It deviated from his other shots because it did not follow the story and created a very comedic affect. The Extreme-Close shot of Spongebob was by far my favorite. The strong tension and fear that evolves through the shot is really developed by the focus on the eyes. Overall, I really enjoyed Scott's accent and his great story.

I can relate very heavily to Owen's shots. I worked with him on many of his shots and I even appear in some of them. The close-up shot of the book expressed the setting of a classroom and the surrounding area's sound built upon this. I really enjoyed the point-of-view shot as it felt that I was in that perspective, even while I was also in the shot. It feels almost paradoxical. The extreme close-up captured the subject in what seemed like fear. As no other facial expressions can be seen, the emotions presented can only be set by the subjects eyes, which again are my own. The Head-on shot was by far my favorite. Not only was the shot very well designed and set, but the dialogue and directors decisions made it an incredible shot. I felt like Spencer was actually hitting me. I really enjoyed Owen's shots not only in observing, but in participating in them as well.