Thursday 26 September 2013

Camera angles and shots

Two Shot – Good to show expressions and relationships between two characters.

Semi / Full Arc - Enables audience to see point of view of the character and to see their surrounding environment. Done to show intensity.

Over the Shoulder – To view object or action

Panning- Left to right and moved upon a fixed position often used to follow moving object

Crab / Track – Sideways track which helps audience keep pace with character

Extreme Long Shot – Establishes time and location showing exterior where characters will just be visible setting the scene of the production.

Mid Shot – Follows long shot from the waist up and learns more about the character as audience can see character more close up and body language.

High Angle – Gives audience a sense of characters vulnerability often used in confrontation

Tilt Shot – Expresses characters powers when tilting on access. This is often used with Point of View

Low Angle – Makes the audience feel venerable showing characters power.

Point of View – Shows the action from the characters point of view and enables the audience to feel in a similar position to the character.

Extreme close up followed by Close Up – Allows audience to understand character further and can be used to show characters emotions.

Zoom – Alternative to tracking shot, moving into the action.

Close up- Shows head and shoulders allowing audience to understand characters further.


Long Shot – Enables audience to understand character and their environment (and any potential zombies.)

1 comment:

  1. Detailed notes from the lesson. I especially like the addition to the long shot definition!

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