8. Shot by Shot Scene Analysis

The opening of scene from the first episode of True Blood begins with an opening shot of Tara. A very obnoxious and loud individual. This shot establishes Tara as being disconnected from her job as a sales person. The camera dollies in towards Tara.

A customer walks into frame seeking assistance from Tara. Tara looks up from her book with a look of disgust that she is being bothered.

 This medium shot shows that the customer is now upset with Tara.

 This shot shows Tara is not responding in a positive manner to the customer's chastising.

This wide shot shows the two continue to argue over the product that the customer is searching the for in the store. This shot allows the audience to see how both are acting in this situation.

This medium shot shows Tara becoming very upset with the customer and she begins questioning her logic in coming to the store.

The customer is attempting to defend herself but is unable to challenge Tara adequately so she wants to speak to a manager.

Tara yells to get the manager's attention in this medium shot.

This shot shows that the manager appears to be fearing this confrontation.

This wide shot shows Tara defending herself against the manager and the customer. Tara is very defensive and the other two appear to be very confused as to what is happening.

This over the shoulder close up shows the aftermath of Tara's slapping the manager when she proclaims that she is quitting.

Tara makes a aggressive move towards the customer and she jumps back in this shot as if to be getting out the way.

In this wide shot Tara collects her things and begin to walk out of the store.

This shot shows Tara walking towards the camera in focus and as she exits frame the focus moves to the customer and the manager.

 This wide shot shows the two in focus following Tara's departure.