Documentary - 'The Security Guard'

This short documentary entitled 'The Security Guard' changes the audience's stereotypical view on a security guard.. By contrasting visuals between his day to day job, with what he's like out of work hours (and sometimes in). Humour plays a part in this short and is brought to life through the guard's mannerisms and dress-code.

Our typical expectations and perceptions of what a security does and how he acts is also changed when a shot of him laying down on a stone wall is shown. It appears the main aim of this documentary is to portray a more comedic view of such a (what is seemed) dull, boring and tiring job. This is successfully portrayed throughout the film.

Juxtaposing close-ups with long shots, we're able to view the person from close-up and from afar, further changing out perception on who he is and what he does.

Lense flare is used throughout this piece but in my opinion is over-used too much. The flare adds a nice touch to the film, perhaps giving it a more 'retro' feel, however laying back on the effect may have worked in the director's favour.