Analyse how camerawork is used in the extract to create meaning. Refer to at least two examples from the extract in your answer.
Worth 4 marks
One example of where camera work is used to create meaning in Cuffs is where we see two female Police Officers patrolling the streets. A hand held camera shot is used here to create a more realistic scene that the audience can relate to. The camera then moves across to film two guys in balaclavas the camera zooms in to create a close up shot of the robbers which creates sense of tension. We then see the two female Ofificers again casually talking this contrast between the two shots really creates a sense that something and is going to happen. We then see a truck swerving round the corner and the camera uses a faced pace shot to keep up with the truck creating a sense of panic both for the audience and the two innocent officers.
A second example of where camera work is used to create a sense of meaning in Cuffs is when the four Police Officers are eating their lunch. Here, a shot - reverse shot is used when the Officers are talking which again creates that sense of realism and also means that the audience can see how each police officers react to one another. Lastly, the camera work used in the car chase also helps the audience connect with the characters feelings. A birds eye view shot is used here so the audience can see the surroundings and can really view the car chase from above. There are also some alternating close up shots of the characters in the cars meaning that the audience can really feel the characters emotions and connect with the panic and fear each character is experiencing.
