Movies shots

After watching the movie Transformers it is clear that as outlined in the previous lecture certain camera shots explore the questions of who, what, when, where, why and how. A close up was used many times when initially showing the main characters of Sam and Mikaela. It was also used in the introduction of the robots.

Close up of Bumblebee

The mid shot was also used frequently in many scenes involving the actions of the main characters, particularly in Sams discovery of the transformers.

Mid Shot

The long shot was used in the beginning of the film as an establishing shot as it clearly shows the area of Los Angeles.

Long Shot

The wide shot was also commonly used in accordance with when as it helped to transition scenes forward and give a sense of what time it was.

Wide Shot

Some extreme close ups were also used to answer the question of why. They focused a lot on the facial expressions of Sam as well as the transformers.

Extreme Close up

Lastly how was shown most effectively through a single medium close up such as in the scene when Sam confronts his enemy and the story is further explained.

Single Medium Close Up

Source - All images are from Google images