1. By Emily Barrett

2. Over the Shoulder Shot
Over the shoulder shots are typically used to show that a conversation
between two characters is taking place. In this screen shot, you can see
Emma’s body language and facial expression which appears to be happy
and relaxed. This supports the idea that these two characters are good
friends and have been for while due to the idea that she is comfortable
enough to be in nightwear around him as he is being shirtless around her.
As shot like this also has the potential to establish a relationship between
two characters which in this shot could be just friends or illustrate that it
could be more as the film progresses.

3. Two Shot
Two shots are used throughout romantic comedy’s for the purpose of
showing how the relationship develops throughout the film. A two shot is
also used in order to show a particular relationship between two
characters. This is also a mid shot which means that we are able to see
their body’s upwards but not their legs. The expressions that the
characters show in this shot gives off a sense of awkwardness and sexual
tension knowing that something is about to happen between the two
characters. The relationship that these characters seem to have is perhaps
the idea that they are at the start of the relationship where everything is
new and tense.

4. Close-up
Close up’s allowed the audience to see just the characters face in order to
make a judgment on what they might be feeling or thinking. In romantic
comedy’s, these shots are usually used to show whether a character might
be in love, hurt or rejected. In this screen shot you see Adam staring down
at Emma’s lips which makes it obvious to the audience that he has
feelings which are much more intense than the feelings someone might
have towards a friend. Additionally, from this moment on it comes to light
that whether the characters like it or not, they are bound to fall in love
with each other when they share an experience such a this.

5. Mid-Shot
In romantic comedy’s, these shots are used frequently in order to
determine the characters body language towards the other character to
see whether they are shy around each other, care for one another etc. In
this screen grab you can see that Adam is looking comfortable and relaxed
whereas Emma on the other hand is looking quite stiff and awkward. This
connotes that they are maybe both feeling different towards their
relationship, Emma is feeling like it may be moving to fast or that it isn’t
right and Adam’s feelings for Emma are becoming more intense and
wants the relationship to proceed further.

6. Long Shot
With a long shot the audience is able to see the characters entire body
along with some of the scenery. Long shots can determine how much
space the characters have around them and how close the two main
characters are to one another which can be a good judgement for an
audience on how much they like/dislike each other at that period in the
film. In this screen grab you see Adam with his back to Emma which
illustrates that at this point in the film their relationship is beginning to
show it’s flaws.

7. Extreme Long Shot
An extreme long shot is typically used in order for the audience to see the
scenery where the characters are. In romantic comedy’s the scenery will
usually be of a famous landmark or town so the audience can relate to
film. Within this screen shot, you can see that the scenery juxtaposes the
action of the two characters because the lighting is romantic and it’s at
night time where the characters are fighting and arguing. Shot’s like this
also allow the audience to get a sense of the ambiance and a feel of what
the characters may be feeling.