Camera work within I, Daniel Blake is key in creating meaning to the audience.
The trailer starts with a close up shot of a scan. This is used in order to make the plot apparent, that the movie has connotations of illness. After this, a medium shot is used, this helps not only to establish setting but also character/s. This first shot is also a two shot, this is as this helps to establish the relationship that the characters have . However, within this shot, the focus is only on one of the characters, this helps to allow the audience to know that he is the main character.
Setting is demonstrated from the start. The first setting we as an audience are aware of is the hospital. Although the shot is a medium shot, there is enough in the frame to allow the audience to know this. This is as the costume and props play a role in displaying setting.
The audio starts before there is image of the screen. This is effective as seriousness of tone is evoked to the audience. It also creates a sense of mystery. The "good morning Mr Blake" at the beginning allows us to guess what the occupation is of the character saying it due to the formality.
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Low key lighting is apparent from the very first frame. In this long shot the moody weather creates the unnerving atmosphere, suggesting that this advert could be one of