COS - Analysis of Camera Techniques in 'Love the way you lie'

 

 

Rule of thirds with a close up, background out of focus but with bright lights, this as an interesting shot yet is very simple.

Rule of thirds in the background with the foreground in focus with the light reflecting off it, he is slightly shadowed. The comparison between the background and foreground is interesting.

High angle slowly drifting up with the earth slightly curved. This shot although the singer is still centre of attention, he should really drift into the background as high angles normally belittle people, however he is still quite prominent, and is the focus of the shot as there is not a lot else going on

Dark shadowed room, with a slight rule of thirds from a low angle, this is a midshot, and really shows the depression and emotion she is feeling, while still looking quite artistic due to the framing and the lighting.

They blend into a busy background within a long shot, interesting lighting. The lighting is quite musky which gives an edge to the scene like it is a memory, the actors are barely noticeable as the shot is so full of signs, which draw your attention due to their colours and lighting. 

Mid shot of the couple in a darkened room with the light breaking through the middle of them, this is quite a powerful shot as it shows the light between them when the rest of the room is consumed in darkness, his hand extended gives the impression he is empowered when he is with her