The Notebook Camera Shots

Directors utilize different camera shots to convey different messages about the scene and character relationships. The Long shot usually shows isolation or sadness, the Medium shot gives information about characters and their relationships, and the Close up gives us an intimate look into the characters feelings and is usually used during an intense moment in a scene.
In the movie, The Notebook, all of these shots are used to better highlight the intense feelings going on throughout the movie. In the infamous scene where Noah and Allie take the boat out on the lake, we see all of these shots at work.
The scene begins with a series of long shots, establishing the setting and showing Noah and Allie's isolation from the rest of the world and their problems.

The shots then progress to medium shots as Allie and Noah begin to talk. The conversation is casual and lighthearted, showing the stiffness of their relationship and foreshadowing the explosion of feeling that is to come.

The shots then switch to close-ups as the conversation gets more emotional. The director uses these shots so that the viewers can better understand the intensity of the moment and connect to the character's feelings.

This is just one of many examples of the significance of shot variety. Each shot is chosen by the director to ensure that the audience is able to connect with and understand the story that the film is telling.