Hotel Babylon camera angle analysis

At  0.10 seconds into the clip there is the use of over the shoulder angle. The camera looked over two peoples shoulders at the other character who were facing them, this gave the effect that they were approaching him to tell him something. It gave the impression that the two characters had authority and power over the one character stood on his own.

At 0.13 there a close up shot was used to focus in on one of the characters. The use of this was to get the reaction and emotion of him after he received information that affected him. No dialogue was used it was purely facial expressions which told how he felt.

At 0.25 a mid close up was used on the receptionist, the effect of this was that you could see her facial expressions and body language when the immigration officer walked in. Without any dialogue you could still see that she was anxious.

From 0.27 to 0.34 a pan shot was used as the immigration officer walked through the lobby to the receptionist. The viewer instantly knew that this character had power and was about to do something that would affect the plot in a big way. This was because a lot of emphasis was put on him as he walked in.

At 0.55 a medium long shot was used to show that one of the characters was mid conversation with another character. The effect of this is to show that they are being interrupted, thus informing the reader that something needs to happen immediately which brings an are of mystery.

At 1.05 an over head shot is being used when the character is running down the corridors. The effect of this is that it shows urgency and panic unfolding within the story.

At 1.10 a pan shot is used to go from one character who is sitting at her computer to the 2 men who had been running to find her. The pan showed how the woman would have been startled by the outburst of the two characters and would reflect how she would have quickly looked up at them both.

At 1.19 the use of a low angle gives the effect that she is in control and has power within this situation. The pan shot is also used within this to show how quickly she is reacting and that she is working under pressure.

The cut in shot at 1.28 shows the struggle to open the door, adding to the tension of the situation, it makes the audience feel on edge.

At 1.48 a dolly zoom into a close up is used. The effect of this is that it resembles her thought process and the realisation that one of her colleagues is missing. This again adds to the tension of the situation.

This wide shot at 1.59 has been used to show all characters reactions and emotions and you can also establish the context and setting.

At 2.33 a high angle shot is used. The effect of this is that it shows that this character is vulnerable and is struggling with a recent event or situation. 

   

The dolly zoom at 3.24 comes after they hear a knock at the door. As the camera zooms in the character turns her head towards the door, this could portray fear creeping up on her which again adds to the tension of the scene.

The wide shot at 3.39 gives us context as to what has been happening whilst all of this has been going on and it also shows us other characters reactions to what is being portrayed in front of them.

At 3.49 the over the shoulder shot shows that the two characters are having a heated conversation, not only does it show the women talking to the man, it also shows his reactions using body language. 

The over the shoulder shot changes to a close up at 3.51, this is because the character becomes more emotional and so all eyes are effectively on her whilst she delivers her monologue. 

This over the shoulder shot at 4.09 is used as the character is turning to get a reaction from another character. With having both characters still in the shot the context is apparent.

The mid close up at 4.19 acts as relief from all of the intense close ups which caused tension. It now changes the mood of the show into a more relaxed feel. The effect of this is that it extinguishes the end of the high tension and may possibly signify a new story.

At 4.29 this wide shot is used in order to show a close up of how the main character is feeling distraught at the loss of her colleague. However it also shows how her co-workers are giving sympathy to her, perhaps because they haven't seen her feeling upset and is usually the stern faced boss.

At 4.58 a pan shot is used to show the variety of characters in that specific scene, in just a few seconds it manages to give us a lot of context in that specific scene and we can learn a lot about where the characters are and how everyone is feeling.