Opening shot-medium shot:
The clip begins in a school car park and we see students marching out, visibly angry. This introduces us to the scene and we can tell it's set in a high school so a fight between teenagers is probably going to take place. More students are coming out from around corners/through the doors etc... which tells the audience it's most likely going to be a large fight with an audience to rile on the fighters.This excites the audience as they're anticipating action and getting ready for a brawl.
Establishing shot:
At 0:55 we see a wide shot of a school field with two large groups of students on either side. The group on the hill seems more excited and amused by the argument whereas the other group on the ground seems to be more angry and frustrated. The students on the hill are on a higher level which could suggest they have the upper hand/advantage in the fight and are more likely to win. Also, it seems the students on the hill are from a different school so they're less likely to be punished by the teachers which could be adding to their confidence.
Over the shoulder shot:
At 1:53 we can see the fight from "over the shoulder" of the teacher, he's on the phone but quickly hangs up. From his point of view, we see pairs of students rushing towards each other, ready for a fight. There's a large influx of students who seem to gather from all areas of the school. It's harder to distinguish between those fighting and the crowd. This has the potential to frustrate the audience as it's extremely difficult to decipher what is happening. This has been done so the audience can relate to the teachers frustrations as they're trying to help students out but they are unable to do so as they can't see what is happening.
Two Camera shots:
Low angle shot:
At 0:11, we are introduced to three girls. A low angle has been utilised to indicate that these girls are supposed to look intimidating and powerful. The shot is supposed to be from the viewpoint of the other students and this could clearly symbolise the power that the girls have. It could also indicate that they are "looking down" on the other students, in a mocking or pitiful way.
Eye level shot/POV shot
This shot is put into use throughout the course of the fight (starting at 1:35). Although the camera angle sometimes changes, it's mainly at eye level. This is effective because it makes it seem as though we are seeing it from the view of a student and it makes the fight more vivid as we are following the students eyes. Therefore, the shots are definitely faster and more abrupt which is a change from the usually smooth movement of the camera. It's a clever technique as the shots match the pace of the fight rather than going slow.
Analyse the camera movement:
Beginning:
The camera is quite relaxed and it matches the mood: not too fast but it's quite shaky in places which could signify the pupils anger. It's clear a dolly hasn't been used as the camera bumps a bit. Panning has been used though only once or twice to show the students more clearly. The panning at 0:05 makes the audience feel as though it's part of the students, watching the girls while walking towards them.
Middle:
The camera keeps switching between both groups and it speeds up a bit to match the students retorts and insults. The audience is left on the edge of their seat as the pace of the clip has sped up and the fight is becoming more likely. The sense of realism is lost as the camera positions have changed and the camera focuses on the entire cast instead of trying to portray the scene from the view point of one character.
The Fight:
During the fight, the camera moves very quickly so it can keep up with the fight. This is effective as it accurately shows how much action is going on. The shots are quick and short, constantly changing. Once the fight has been broken up, the camera returns to normal, moving slowly and more smoothly.
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