FILM SHOTS USED IN THE MOVIE REAR WINDOW

Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window is a classic that has withstood the test of time because of its amazing cinematography. We see filmmakers today use the movie as a reference for how to use different camera angles and viewpoints. 

The long shot is one of Rear Window's most used camera angles. In order to set the setting of the movie, the opening shot uses a long shot. The image pans over the courtyard and the nearby flats before focusing on Jeff's unit. This shot was important because it helped set the scene for the movie, and was a good way of introducing the different characters that would be seen throughout the movie. 

    The close-up shot is another significant shot utilized in Rear Window. This image is used to draw attention to crucial elements or to convey the characters' feelings. The close-up of Jeff's expression as he watches Lisa, enter Mr. Thorwald's apartment is one of Rear Window's most recognizable close-ups. This scene was an important part of the story because it helped prove Mr.Thorwald was a murderer so pairing it with a second film technique the tracking shot. Making it all more suspenseful as the camera moves with Lisa searching for the ring and her running to the door to escape made the scene all more memorable.

    Rear Window used creative camera angles and shots to produce a sense of suspense and danger. Every shot in the movie was purposefully created to advance the plot and pull the viewer deeper into the film and its scenes.