The camera makes the beach goers seem very vulnerable. One example of how the camera does this is the low angle, POV shot (from the shark) of the boy on the raft. The reason the child seems vulnerable is because the shot is from below, which is an unconventional way of representing weakness and vulnerability. A high angle shot would usually be used in this situation. However, in this case it works as the child is unwittingly swimming right above the danger.
The camera really emphasises the emotions of certain characters, truly showing off what has just happened. An example of how this is done in this extract is; the dolly zoom in on Chief Brody's face as he notices the child on the raft is being attacked. This greatly emphasises the sense of realisation and the panic in his facial expression. Giving us greater insight into how Chief Brody is feeling at that exact moment.
The camera carries out a great use of foreshadowing, and links certain characters together well. One example of this is when the dog and the child, who are later attacked, are in the same shot as one another. This suggests that they will later be linked in some way, foreshadowing that they both might be in danger in the near future.
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