Blog 6

In the movie Step Brothers, long shot, medium shot, and close up shot are utilized.

A long shot was used during the initial viewing of the Catalina wine-mixer. The long shot was used to show an overview of the place and show who was in attendance. the long shot conveys to the viewer that the party is upscale and almost snooty. The  shot progression goes from showing everyone to narrowing in on the main character Brennan. The shot sets up the scene because by showing the big overview of the party, the audience foreshadows a conflict because the mood of the party does not match Brennan's characteristics.

A medium shot was used to show Brennan's mom and Dale's father approaching each other at the wine-mixer. The medium shot is used to convey relationship info. The shot conveys that the two are slightly awkward ,indicating they have had a previous relationship. The shot includes awkward, generic conversation between the two divorcees.

The close up shot during the Catalina wine-mixer scene was a close up of Dale, the other main character. The shot is a close up of Dale performing his new chief duties. the shot conveys emotional info about Dale. the viewer gets the vibe that Dale, although serious about and working hard at his new job, is not happy. this close up is crucial because the audience realized that although dale has "grown up" he is unhappy.

The different shots used in the Catalina wine-mixer scene of Step Brothers are very strategically formed.