THE DESCENT-CLIP 3Monique Ebanks-Clarke

Close UpThis shot shows a close up of Jessica’s birthday cake. It is used to signify the realization Jessica nor Sarah will ever actually get to experience this.

MidshotThe audience is made aware of the fact that Sarah is in the hospital by this shot. It lets them know the extent of the accident and what state she is in.

Close UpThis also informs the audience that she is in hospital and the close up reflects how she was not badly injured compared to her family.

MidshotSarah is confused and does not know where she is or what has happened to her family. This shot shows her looking around. A midshot is used to establish where she is.

Close UpThis close up shows the fear Sarah has just before the lights start to go off suggesting her sensing something is about to happen.

TromboneSarah runs down the hospital hallway but the shot makes it look like it is never ending, this is a tracking shot. This may reflect that she feels like wont escape her current situation.

Over the shoulderThis shot is used to show the impending darkness coming after Sarah. This adds an element of fear to the audience as Sarah begins to run.

SteadicamThis smoothly catches the action of Sarah running down the hallway as the lights begin to turn off and reflects her trying to run away from death.

Arc ShotThis is used when Beth tells Sarah her family have died. It shows how distraught she is after finding this out and how her life will now permanently change.

MidshotThis Midshot is looking down on Sarah and Beth showing their closeness as friends. It also shows how emotional and weak Sarah currently is.