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- 1. By Nicole Sherry CAMERASHOTS, ANGLES AND MOVEMENTS
- 2. HIGH ANGLE SHOT Ahigh angle shot is a shot which is shot from above a character, however it is not as high as ariel shot. This can make the subject seem less superior and potentially frail.
- 3. POV SHOT A POVshot is a shot which shows what a subject is witnessing. The Point of View is most commonly generated not by the shot itself, but by the preceding and/or following shot/s: Shot 1: the character looks Shot 2: we see what s/he sees Shot 3: we see the character's reaction (sometimes called a 'reaction shot')
- 4. EXTREME CLOSE UP. Extremeclose ups are used to provide immense detail of one particular object. An extreme close up can be considered as dramatic, intimate, detailed and potentially disorientating. It could be used as the start of a tracking shot, as an intense reveal of something, this would create anticipation.
- 5. CLOSE UP Close upsare used to show expression, or again detail within the frame. Close ups can emphasise expression, and can create a basic understanding of the emotional state of the being within the frame.
- 6. COWBOY SHOT Cowboy shotsgot their name for typically being in western films. The essence of the shot is to create dominance and power, to whom the shot is being taken of.
- 7. MEDIUM SHOT The mediumshot shows some what more detail of the subjects appearance. A medium shot lies between a long shot and a close up. This shot can also suggest body language. It is typically used when the subject isnt using a magnitude of expression; therefore a close up isnt necessary.
- 8. TWO SHOT A twoshot which has two subject within the frame. Typically this shot is used to show the relationship between two subjects.
- 9. OVER THE SHOULDERSHOT Over the shoulder shot is typically used in conversations to show what the opposing subject expression is. This may stereotypically be used in an intense and dramatic scene.
- 10. ARIEL SHOT An arielshot, also known as a bird’s eye view shot, this suggests a shot be taken from a plane or helicopter. It can also establish a location and/or display the action which is being taken place.
- 11. HONEY SHOT A honeyshot is a shot which is expensive to shoot but it is worth it.
- 12. TRACKING SHOT A trackingshot is shot that follows a subject, this informs the viewer of the path/route that the subject is taking.
- 13. LIBRARY SHOT A libraryshot is a shot which is usually imported, as it is difficult/too expensive to shoot. Examples of this would be wild animals, or exotic settings.
- 14. LOW ANGLE SHOT Alow angle shot is used to make someone look ‘superior’. The low angle creates a dominance theme, which creates the illusion that the subject is bigger than what they are entailed to be.
- 15. SEQUENCE SHOT A sequenceshot is a shot which shows a ‘sequence’. It allows the viewer to see the course of action. This creates the viewer to have a full understanding of what is going on in the scene.
- 16. MATTE SHOT A matteshot is a shot which incorporates the background with the foreground. They combine two images to create a final image.
- 17. DUTCH TILT A dutchtilt is typically used in films to create a disorientation effect. This is created essentially by tilting the camera to create a ‘kooky’ frame.
- 18. WHIP PAN A whippan is used to create a movement effect. The blurriness of the shot represents that the shot is in movement.
- 19. TILT SHOT A tiltshot is shot which starts from floor level and ends up shooting straight upwards. This is typically used at the end of films, as the shot carries off into the sky.
- 20. ARC SHOT An arcshot is a shot which circles a subject, to show all angles of this particular object. This can give the ready a full understanding of a subject.
- 21. BRIDGING SHOT A bridgingshot is a shot which shows a change in place/destination/time. This helps inform the viewer that the scene and setting has changed.
- 22. LONG SHOT A longshot is used to determine distance between the camera and the subject within the frame. It can also give the viewer knowledge of the scene setting around the subject.
- 23. DEEP FOCUS A deepfocus shot allows the viewer to only focus on one specific aspect of the shot and not get distracted by anything which may be in the background
- 24. DOLLY ZOOM A dollyshot is a shot which moves in towards a subject to create an ‘uh oh’ effect. This can vary from opposing ends of the spectrum either representing comedy, or intenseness.
- 25. ESTABLISHING SHOT An establishingshot does as it says; it establishes a scene. This gives the viewer a quick flash of the overall setting of the place where the film is being taken place.
- 26. HANDHELD SHOT A handheldshot is a shot which looks as if someone is taking the photo through holding the camera. This gives a personal feel to the shot.
- 27. PAN A pan shotshows movement, this can have features such as a blurry image to give the effect of movement.
- 28. STEADICAM SHOT A steadicamshot is a shot which is used with a machine that keeps the camera steady, giving a smooth feel.
- 29. TOP SHOT A topshot is a shot which is taken from above, this makes the person/persons in the shot look less dominant.
- 30. ZOOM A zoom shot focuseson one particular thing, and gives the viewer the intensive detail in the shot.
- 31. CRANE SHOT A craneshot allows the camera to view a large area of land, this gives the viewer a better understanding of the surrounding area.