how is the camerawork used in this extract of shameless?

How is the camerawork used in this extract of shameless?


In this 4 minute clip there were a lot of different shots used, I am going to note the different types of shots down and the effect these shots had and the significance of the shot. As each shot used was there for a reason to create some sort of effect.
In the scene there was often a two shot scene and in this case it was also a medium close up. This was to show the two people having the conversation and the close up were there to show their emotion and reaction to what they were saying. It was also a secretive conversation so a medium close up meant that the focus was on them two and they were the two that were allowed to talk and hear this conversation. If it was a close up at all, you would see more of the background and what was around the characters and you would get the feeling someone else was there, so a medium close up was perfect as it wasn’t too close. Also because the two were so close when talking you could tell it was an intense conversation and that the closer they are the closer they want to keep this conversation and also to stop them shouting it out for Marti to hear.
The director also used a very obvious high shot angle, which was clear for anyone to notice and understand what was going on. This was used on Marti when he was quite upset and alone. So this high angle shot makes him look inferior and quite upset, it could also reflect that he is at a low point of his life and is quite isolated, as the room is also quite dark and he is sat on his own. Therefore the camerawork here has just emphasised his feelings and what is going through his head, the fact that he is isolated and has issues at the minute. This is just obvious to see that anyone would notice this and understand the significance of this shot.
There is a shot that is used where the camera jumps all over the place, there is no name for it but it has great meaning and significance behind it. This Is the part where Marti is throwing the petrol over the car, the camera seems to be free handed and so its not even or level. The camera is jumpy and moving quite frequently and fast, this could be reflecting Marti’s state of mind and how he is feeling. It could also represent the fire itself if it was lit at that moment as it was quite free and out of control and all over the place, kind of like a fire. the shot could also have been used to show that he is losing his mind and going crazy, this all links back to Marti and his feelings again.
There are lots more shots used all for there own significance, but too many to mention, so I just wrote about the main shots with the most significance as they are the shots that tend to stand out or are more noticeable than the others. Each shot is used for a reason maybe to emphasise or reflect someone’s personality either way it wasn’t done by accident. But its clear enough to see by the types of shots used on him, that Marti is the main character and that different types of shots are used to show how he is feeling or what state of mind he is in, that’s why each shot is as important as the next as they all need to have some meaning behind them.