Opening Scene 6

In Coach Carter the producers use such video layers and effects to create a memorable and visually stunning title that the audience will remember. The camera shot shows Ty Crane in mid pass which adds a sense of something going to happen in the next shot and furthermore it sets the tone and genre of the film which is about basketball. The graffiti and writing over the video layer is effective as it looks like graffiti you would find in a school. Furthermore the title Coach Carter is positioned along the lines of the lined paper effect which also adds to the sense of this film being set in a school.

Opening Scene 5

In Coach Carter the producers use such wide angled shots as the above to give a sense of space to the amount of shops along the side of the road. Also due to the sun shining on Samuel Jackson's (Coach Carter's) shop is adds a sense of importance and emphasis to it as opposed to the shop next to his which is in a shadow and has a car parked in front of it.

Opening Scene 4

In Coach Carter the producers use such video overlay effects as the one shown above to create the illusion that the reporter is being interviewed through the eyes of the camera man and through the camera lens. Also the camera shot is a close up which adds to the realism of the scene as on a real news report the viewers would only require to see the reporters face to identify his facial expressions and lip movement.

Opening Scene 3

In Coach Carter the producers use this worms eye view camera angle to add a sense of importance and power towards Sidney Faison (Ty Crane). As Ty Crane goes for a slam dunk the camera angle is titled so that the audience can see the space in front and behind the basket as opposed to the angle being behind the basket we would not be able to see the basket being scored.

Opening Scene 2

In Coach Carter the producers use such wide camera angles as the above to emphasise the size of the gym and the amount of people involved in the basketball match. When the fight breaks out at the basketball game the camera angle above is additionally effective as it allows the actors from all positions to run into the fight adding to the drama and the scale of the outbreak.

Opening Scene 1

In Coach Carter the producers use such medium shots as the one above to emphasise the importance of Sidney Faison (Ty Crane) being interviewed by the local news. Furthermore the camera shot is positioned behind the actual camera prop being used in the interview which creates the illusion of the audience being there at the basketball game and watches Ty Crane getting interviewed.