1. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
P.O.V. Shot from remote robot
Extreme Close Up of robot tires
P.O.V. = Point Of View

2. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Roving Camera Shots around city to establish setting from high angles. Cut to shot of remote robot unit.

3. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Cut to mid-length shot of remote robot
Cut to P.O.V shot of people running
Cut to control monitor and soldiers.

4. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Introduce soldiers with tight shots on face and hands.
Shooting technique and fast editing creates tension and suspense.

5. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Soldier looks up and off screen.
P.O.V. shot from soldier looking at balconies and people.

6. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Establishing Shot of soldiers from a high angle through fencing.
Solider P.O.V. through riffle.

7. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Cut to close up of legs walking
Camera moves up body to mid-shot of helmet.
Cut to P.O.V shot through glass visor.

8. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Cut from roving P.O.V Visor shot to establishing shot of soldier walking toward the bomb.

9. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Rule of Thirds

10. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Rule of Thirds- Character Placement

11. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Rule of Thirds- Horizon Line Placement

12. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Rule of Thirds- Character and Object Placement

13. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Rule of Thirds- Horizon Line Placement

14. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Design Examples
Pattern and Repetition- repeating objects in a room creates visual interest and emphasis.

15. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Design Examples
Pattern and Repetition- P.O.V through helmet visor creates a black oval frame for a shot of the ground.

16. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Design Examples
Pattern and Repetition- a high angle shot through a balcony railing mimics the previous visor shot. The shot remains focused on the ground showing the soldier walking in his bomb suit.

17. Hurt Locker Shot Selection
Scene 1 Examples
Pattern and Repetition can add visual interest to a single shot.
Or this design element can also be used as an editing tool to cut between two shots.