Watching Raiders of the Lost Ark from around the three-minute mark till about thirteen minutes in, one can easily see the use of extreme close up shots, close up shots, and even a few mid shots. All of the extreme close ups can be perceived around 3:10 to 3:15; in this short time frame you see an aggressor draw a revolver shorty before the camera pans to Jones’ drawing his whip. The director obviously didn’t want the audience to think Indian Jones could be so easily overpowered. Throughout the first few minutes of this section you can see the director employ a few close up shots of Indiana and his companion. Doing so allows the viewers a chance to see their reactions as the film continues. Furthermore, the filmmaker demonstrates some mid shots
