Monday 27 September 2010

Camera Shots.

Close Up


On face, bodypart, object often used to show emotion and detail.


Extreme Close Up 

 

Focusing on detail, can make an everyday object look abstract.

High Angle


Camera points down from above eyeline looking down at the subject. Can indicate low status or vulnerability.

Mid Shot


To waist provides information on clothes, body language etc.

Point Of View


Provides perspective from a particular characters point of view, The audience experiences the action through that character.

Low Angle


Camera points up from below eyeline. Can indicate power or intimidation.

Long Shot


Full figure contextualises character in location.

Canted Angle



A Shot deliberately slanted to one side for dramatic effect.

Over The Shoulder



View from over the characters shoulder usually from behind.







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