In class we discussed the three most commonly used shots in narrative film and commercials. They consisted of Wide shots, medium shots, and close ups. After taking film classes for nearly 8 years now, all of this information was simply being retraced in my head. We then were given a few examples of the order of the shots. When ever I think of establishing shots I think of Home Alone. In my memory, at least half of the scenes begin with a wide exterior shot of the house. I was reminded of a website I frequent after Mr. Jenkins drew the story board. These Rage comics consist of basically the same visual organization and order as what we were shown in class.
http://imgur.com/1tQQ8
http://imgur.com/GjOen
As you can see, both of them have the main action taking place in the second to last frame. If the action had taken place in the second or first frame, the entire comic would have been different, and probably less funny.
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