Analyzing Visual Techniques 7 th Grade Unit 1

Camera Point of View Objective Point of View. Neutral, doesn’t show the view of

High camera angle The camera is above the subject. This angle usually has the

Eye level camera angle A shot is taken from a normal height (character’s eye

Low camera angle The camera shoots the subject from below. This angle usually has

Long Shot (LS) framing A shot from some distance (also called a full shot).

Medium Shot (MS) framing The most common shot. The camera seems to be a

Close-up shot (CU) framing The image takes up at least 80 percent of the

Extreme close -up shot (ECU) framing The image being shot is a part of

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Analyzing Visual Techniques 7 th Grade Unit 1 Activity 1. 17

Camera Point of View Objective Point of View. Neutral, doesn’t show the view of any specific character. Subjective Point of View. Shows one character’s point of view; you see the scene through their eyes.

High camera angle The camera is above the subject. This angle usually has the effect of making the subject look smaller than normal, giving him or her the appearance of being weak, powerless, or trapped.

Eye level camera angle A shot is taken from a normal height (character’s eye level); most shots are eye level because it is the most natural angle.

Low camera angle The camera shoots the subject from below. This angle usually has the effect of making the subject look larger than normal, and therefore strong, powerful, or threatening.

Long Shot (LS) framing A shot from some distance (also called a full shot). A long shot of a person shows the full body. It may suggest the vulnerability of the character.

Medium Shot (MS) framing The most common shot. The camera seems to be a medium distance from the object being filmed. A medium shot shows a person from the waist up.

Close-up shot (CU) framing The image takes up at least 80 percent of the frame.

Extreme close -up shot (ECU) framing The image being shot is a part of a whole, such as an eye or a hand.

What point of view is used?

What camera angle is used?

What type of framing is used?