The last example I chose to analyse was the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The wedding which took place in 2011 has not stopped being spoken about even today. I thought it would be quite interesting to analyse how different shot types were utilised to capture the days events.
The link to my chosen example can be found here.
The first shot seen just before the service is about to commence is a high angled long-shot. This is to establish the size and amount of people that are present. This gives the viewer a real insight to the amount of people that have turned up for the event, really maximising its importance.
Mid-shot to close-ups are used to then show who is present at the event, these typically come after the establishing shots to 'pick out' recognisable people from in the crowd. This satisfies any curiosity the viewer may have about who has attended. It also gives them a good view of what they have dressed in and the emotions they are feeling.
High angled, extreme long shots are used to show the intensity and importance the event has. It also makes the viewer realise how much attention and effort has been put in place for just two people, this achieves what the producers intended and maximises William and Kate's importance.
Mid-shots are used throughout to show the closeness and more emotional responses from the direct royal family, it also gives the viewer the chance to capture emotional responses from them all as the service progresses.
The longer shots in the church continue to increase the importance of the royal family and also shows their superiority as the audience can see that they are stood in a more raised place to the rest of the crowd. This really backs up the fact they are currently 'centre of attention'.
Closer yet still longer shots pan over the crowd whilst hymns are being sang, to show the unity between the royal family and the family, friends and crowd present. This unity also makes the viewer feel involved and a part of the event.
The most typically used shots are the mid-shots (as above) that show the emotional connection between William and Kate. This reaction that is generated from the viewer comes across as very personal as they are watching so closely.
The recording took place simultaneously and must have contained at least 10 cameras capturing many different aspects and areas of the crowd.
I felt the whole event was constructed in such a documentary way that it was as if the viewer was really watching history being written. The shots and angles used also made the viewer feel a part of that history.
Due to the space available to the camera crew, any constraints that could have been a problem in a smaller venue were already resolved.
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