SHOT TYPES AND CAMERA ANGLES EVIE DRAKE BIRDS

SHOT TYPES AND CAMERA ANGLES EVIE DRAKE

BIRDS EYE VIEW SHOT Birds eye shots are taken from a high angle and are usually used to show height. For example, from the top of a building. This shot is common in action movies and is used to add dramatic effect.

HIGH ANGLE SHOT A high angle shot is where the camera is facing down towards a character looking upwards. This shot is to show minority in the character on screen. For example, a parent looking own speaking to their child.

MID SHOT A mid shot is a commonly used shot, from the waist upwards of a character. This shot shows body language and costume of a character. Similar to a close up but is not so close it is an uncomfortable angle.

EXTREME CLOSE UP Extreme close ups are used to show detail of an object or character. This shot emphasises emotion and can add tension between characters. An extreme close up is an unusual shot because it is uncomfortably close and no background is seen.

OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT The over shoulder shot is a popular shot in movies, tv programmes etc. . This shot is used during conversation between 2 characters to show the reaction of one subject as well as the other subject talking. Over shoulder shots are used along side of shot reverse shot.

GROUND SHOT A ground shot is similar to a worms eye shot but is not facing upwards. Ground shots are used to add tension as only certain parts of a character would be shown.

TWO SHOT A two shot is similar to a mid shot, showing waist up of a character, but involves 2 characters. Two shots are used to show partnership or relationship between 2 characters.

LONG SHOT Long shot/wide shots are used to show not only the character but his or hers surroundings. A long shot would be used in a situation where it is essential you see the what is going on around the character to understand the scene. Long shots can also be used to show multiple characters if they are not close enough to capture in a mid shot.

EXTREME LONG SHOT Extreme long shots are used to show background or the scenery of a shot. Usually only used when the scenery is nice to look at or is a vital part of the film/scene.

ESTABLISHING SHOT An establishing shot is used to show the scenery or location before showing the scene involving characters. For example, the apartment block in Friends is shown before a scene inside the apartment. This shot is useful to give the audience an idea of where the scene is set.

CLOSE UP SHOT Close up shots are used mainly to show emotion in characters and detail in objects. A close up could be used to show affection or tension and is commonly used alongside over the shoulder shots.

LOW ANGLE SHOT This is a low angle shot. It is used mainly to show dominance and power in the character shown. Low angle shots are shot from a low/floor angle looking up at a character or object to show height.

EYE LEVEL SHOT The eye level shot is the most commonly used shot in film. This particular shot is used to show a natural level and is usually shown in a close up (same picture used). Eye level shots make the audience feel in the moment with the character.

POINT OF VIEW SHOT Point of view shots are used to see what is going on from the particular characters perspective. The shot is usually close up and shows certain parts of the characters actions so the audience feel more involved in the scene e. g. typing, shaking hands with another character. .