Iron Man 3:Shot Types: First Two Minutes ☮ ☮ ☮

The scene opens from a faded black to a low angle of three of iron mans suits , each exploding from right to left in slow motion, with the glass and fire covering the camera, Giving the effect of mystery to why and who is causing the destruction of the superhero's suits, and giving off the impression of what the film is, which is action filled. The screen then fades to black

We then see a wide shot of a large mansion like building, Flashing us back to 1999 in Bern, Switzerland on new years eve, letting the audience know that this is going to either be a memorable event to consider in the film which can contribute to the plot or will lead to an important event later on in the film.

The camera films a high angled shot of a party that was insinuated to be held in the building we saw in the previous shot, which gives the impression that it is a posh/fancy event being held with a purpose that we are unknown of. The camera then cuts to a close up of a woman with a party blower which she blows into Tony's face (who we see the back of the side of his head whilst it occurs),This shows that party is quite relaxed, The camera then cuts to a close up of him (Tony Stark),who is the star of the movie (Iron man), showing that there is no crisis yet as he seems to be enjoying himself.


As the conversation continues between Tony and the woman, close up shots are shown of each of their faces as they speak in turn, so that we can emphasise the emotion they are both giving off facially. When someone else joins the conversation we see a high angles shot in the direction to which Tony is looking, and this shows that he is the main character and that he is the source of the movies plot, as what he is looking at and the conversations he's being involved in are important.

When they walk out of the room, the camera jump cuts to a high angle shot of a hill way of crowded people and paparazzi with flashing cameras at Tony, showing that he is famous for being something other than iron man and makes us think of what profession.

Iron man 3 was a exceptional film and was definitely a huge improvement from iron man 2, the writers and director brought their A-game this time around, and with an excellent performance from Robert Downey Jr. also.