Merlin - Camera shots

• At the begining there is a two shot between Merlin and Arthur. These two characters are almost always shot together will Merlin slightly behind Arthur. This signifies that Arthur is the more dominant of the two and could also connote that Merlin is of lower status, thus following him. This is in comparison to Knight Valient who is always shot by himself.
• A shot, reverse shot is used during the scene were Knight Valiant and Arthur are talking.
• A over the shoulder shot is used when Knight Valient is talking to the King, this is also used when Arthur is talking to the King.
• The main lady's slave is black which could also be a indication about the time period it is set, as most slaves were black.
• When Arthur and the main lady are speaking to each other, the shot used is a reaction shot.
• When Merlin is using his magic to clean the armour the camera tracks each item, there is also a reaction shot when Merlin is caught using his magic. The shot goes from Merlin to the man and back to Merlin.
• Stereotypically women were ment to clean however Merlin is forced to do this as well as dress Arthur.
• At the very begining of the clip during the fight scene we see a close up of a shield and a sword falling to the ground. This signifies that it is not set in modern times
• There is also the use of slight slowmotion and slow takes which creates a dramatic atmosphere.
• The use of a medium long shot on Knight Valient connotes masculinity and power.