Opening Shot – Middle of frame protagonist is running towards camera at steady pace. Medium Shot. Effective because the character is clearly visible, and the location is immediately established. Medium, Low Angle Shot. No music, sound effect of man running, used for realism.
Second SHOT – Long, Establishing Shot of man running through woods. More of the character and location is revealed. On-screen text of the title of the film. Shows time of day, daytime.
Third Shot – Medium Long Shot of man from behind running. Possibly foreshadowing something behind him. Showing the viewer what is in front of him. Reveals that there is nobody ahead of him. Catches the sun rays glistening through the trees – shows peacefulness of location.
Fourth Shot – Close Up from the side of the mans face. Expressing the characters emotions – worry and fear.
Fifth Shot – Fourth Shot and Fifth Shot show match on action of man turning around to look behind him. Shot from behind the man.
Sixth Shot – Long, Point of View Shot, looking behind the man at the long, empty path. Shot with handheld camera to show the unsteadiness, reflecting the characters emotions.
Seventh Shot – Close-Up shot of mans face, continuing to run forward.
Eighth Shot – Close Up Shot of legs, clearly showing that the man has not changed his pace – perhaps portraying a sense of relief.
Ninth Shot – Medium shot of man running toward camera.
Tenth Shot – Reveal Shot of figure running quickly behind him, towards the man.
Eleventh Shot – Close Up Shot of man running quicker towards the camera. Unsteady Camera movement.
Twelve Shot – Close Up Dutch Angle shot of mans legs running.
Shot 13 – Long Shot of man running from behind. Indicates that the man is getting further away from the camera. Alternatively, the figure is getting closer to the man.
Shot 14 & 15 – Long Shot into Close Up of man jumping over a fallen down tree. Moment of Match on Action.
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