In Week 5 we talked a little about how a zoom was not often seen within films as it often looks out of place and can draw the audience’s attention away from the narrative. It appears simply unnatural in comparison to other camera shots and movements. Often I see it being used for comedic purposes, however I also notice that if it is used in a film of a serious tone, it looks very out of place and easy to pick up on.

When used for comedic purposes however, it can be unexpected and can emphasise the punchline perfectly. When my friends and I snapchat each other we usually use a zoom like this to make one another laugh, and it works! Even if the content is of the most basic and uneventful forms. Although that could be just be put down as our questionable sense of humour.