Revision Q1 CUFFS

 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. Write half a side of A4. 

Camerawork is used in Cuffs to create tension between characters. For example, Jake is the son of the Chief of Police and his dad is the reason he has the job in the police force. It is clear that Ryan doesn't agree with the way he has got his job, he believes that Jake should have worked as hard as he did to gain his job. This is shown through the camera work used Ryan makes the comment ' we don't care what people's parents do', the audience then see a focus pull which shows Jake's face. This creates the idea that he is  embarrassed as we see a focus on the other people around him as well as him himself. 

Camerawork is also used when Jo reflects on the affair she had with the chief of police, she realizes it was a mistake. This is clear as a close up shot is used to illustrate the raw variety of emotion she feels, emotions such as regret, embarrassment and hurt. The light is also used to emphasize this, the lighting is harsh and dark to show the level of hurt she feels.Camerawork is also used to create meaning in the lunch room, a shot reverse shot is used to show the urgency and the lack of time they have to even talk. This creates a sense of realism as many police officers don't have time to rest, it also shows how the characters are bonding with one another.There is a constant flow of conversation emphasized by the use of the shot reverse shot.