Review of a few Camera Angles in the Movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Review of a few Camera Angles in the Movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Directed by: Chris Columbus I decided to watch and dissect this film because Harry Potter movies are able to make the magic shown in the film feel real. The movie uses a lot of special effects and different angles to create scenes that really bring the book alive. This movie uses a plethora of camera angles throughout the film to relay different messages and emphasize different points. For starters, the movie opens with a close-up of Harry Potter as a baby. This scene is an important start to the movie because it gives a good backstory on Harry's life and where he started. Already, this is a valuable scene for the movie but the camera angles brings even more significance to it. It emphasizes his scar which continues to be a symbol for Harry as well as a crucial detail to the plot. The shot used for this scene is an establishing shot. This scene captures the setting for the rest of the movie an...
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