This is one of my favorite shots of all time, not only because it expresses to the viewer Indy's larger-than-life persona visually, but because it depicts the hero as a shadow, something typically reserved for a stalking villain.
This is a shot that works better when you see it in context of the picture, but essentially it starts as a wide shot of Indy and an unnamed assailant engaging in fisticuffs before Indy runs toward the camera, creating a very dynamic reaction scene.
This entire scene displays Indiana in a dark place both figuratively and literally through the use of the shadowed profile view.
Beautiful red sun showcases a group of silhouetted people against the horizon. Does a fantastic job of illustrating the desert's heat and gives you a sense of exhaustion.
Indy coming face to face with his greatest fear. Nuff said.
These scene actually extends about 20 seconds, all the while we can see Indy and his team digging away to get the Ark, but it is at this moment that his rivals notice them.
Indy at a low point looking up, this angle shows a lot of hopefulness in it and you still feel connected to what's going on, as opposed to...
This one, which makes you feel totally detached from what's going on at the surface, and gives you a feeling of hopelessness. I love how he's just poking over the edge, barely in view.
This seems like just another standard truck cab shot, until you see it in context. Off camera Indy has just knocked a motorcycle off the road, we see none of the bump he gives the rider, but we see his reaction.True example of' "less is more"
Like the previous pick, showing less resulted in more of an impact. Seconds ago, hanging off the front of the truck (driven by Indy, naturally) now getting smashed beneath it's wheels. How do you show a man get run over by a truck without his guts exploding everywhere? Easy, says Spielberg, just make his arms and legs flail up in the air like a cartoon character.
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