Enemy of State (1998) Camera Angle Analysis

Close up, mid-angle shots are used throughout the sequence to create tension throughout the sequence. Cross cutting is also used to show the back and forth of the conversation. The supporting music also creates suspense and the sense that something bad is going to happen.

These are just a few of the close-ups found in this sequence, to give the audience an idea of the characters emotion, and a clear image of a two way conversation between two characters.

At 0:49 to 1:02, two characters are having a heated conversation. The shot starts with a pan, which circles around them both, giving us an idea of the scene and surroundings. At 0:52, we jump to a close-up shot of the person talking, followed by a similar shot at the opposite angle showing the other half of the conversation. In the foreground of these shots we can see the other persons head and shoulders facing away from the camera, showing us that they are talking to eachother. When each character speaks, it is shot at a different angle, also suggesting a conversation is taking place.made of quick, snappy cross-cuts, of the two same close-ups.

The editing used in the sequence suits the idea of a thriller movie. The snappy close-ups, intense emotions and intimidating music all supports the thriller theme and successfully creates tension and anticipation within the movie.