Analysis of camera work

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTQDipfN8JA&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLFB82E5E1AA5FBC19
The opening of the clip is an example of a Dolly shot. This is a small, smooth movement across the set, setting the scene. The next technique which they have used is an over the shoulder shot. This shot in this particular scene points out the fact Amy has come to him for advice or help emphasising her inferiority. This continues on to a pan of the courtyard and into a medium long shot. The pan of the courtyard scans over the scene, enabling the audience to get an idea as to where the characters are situated and also confirming that as Amy stated she needed to ask the boy something, that this was not an appropriate time. The medium long shot of Amy framed her from head to knee, enabling the audience to catch a glimpse of her costume which in itself gave us an idea as to her role and age within the clip.
As Amy sat inside the car, the mood of the scene and her facial expression automatically told us that there was a sense of confusion. At this point, the camera did a close up shot of her, displaying her face and upper body, however still showing the audience a little of the sorrounding, we were still able to see that she was sat in the car which was a vital prop in the upcoming scenes. At this point, ,the audience can only assume something bad is about to happen. The next scene is a wide shot of the car crash. This emphasises a change of location aswell as allowing us to have a clear view of the car accident and the impact it had on the area sorrounding it, or how it appeared to the characters. The next shot is of the headmaster. This is a medium long shot, from head to knee letting us view his costume to remind the audience of his authority by the way he is dressed.
When Amy's guardian discovers she hasnt sat a single exam, the mood heightens. The use of camera work helps us to identify this. The shots alternate between Amy and her guardian, emphasising the height difference, he is after all a lot taller and this embraces his power over her, it also helps the audience to see how angry and dissapointed he is by 'looking down' on Amy. This is followed by a close up two shot, it allows us to see the emotion on their faces and to see how vulnerable Amy is at this time, this scene wants all our attention to be on feelings at this point. A long shot of the headmasters office helps set the scene and change of location, it allows us to be drawn into the situation and almost feel a sense of power as we observe the high class decor of the room, emphasising a serious moment in time.
As the two adults converse, this is displayed as a low angle shot, this gives a sign of authority like we are looking up to them and take into consideration what they are saying. The camera tilts towards the first goodbye note as Amy packs to leave, this creates a sense of disorentation and drama. The camera then pans to the next letter, a slow movement. Then, it zooms onto the photograph, this focuses our attention on this particular image and in this instance shows what she is leaving behind.
As we approach the end of the clip, the camera takes a seat outside of the window peering in. This allows us to see events through the eyes of Amy and understand how she feels, pushed out. Despite the camera framing inside the window, we are still able to see the window frame, reminding us of the windows importance, and how Amy chose to remove herself from that situation.
When her guardian is informed about her exit, the camera returns to his eye level to show the guilt he feels and to experience it through the eyes of him.