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Sherlock Holmes – Analysis

The director of sherlock used a wide range of techniques and camera angles to create meaning throughout the scene.

The first clip starts with an establishing shot of John and company with the park set as the setting in the background, this what used to give an idea of the surrounding and scenery. Due to them having a conversation with coffee in there hands gives of the impression of modern day society. The camera then switches to a 2 shot of the two men, this is used to introduce the characters. A close shot is then introduced to show connction inbetween the two men.

Sherlock is then framed from the point of view of a

bodybag as a way to introduce him and give of the impression of him being a detective. It then cuts to a over the shoulder shot of Sherlock whipping the dead body. Sherlocks assistant tries to make a joke, with which he awnsers with a serious awnser, she also tries to ask him out on a date which Sherlock then interrupts her and comments on her lipstick. A low angle shot is then used with two feet hanging of the bed to show that the body is the center of the frame. A panning shot is introduced to show the lab. Theres a eere sound in the scene to show an idea was dawning on them. There is also a lot of dialogue and over the shoulder shots to suggest that Sherlock has a large knowlegde base.

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