Camera shots and angles.pptx

Camera shots and angles

1. Shots, Angles and Framing An Introduction

2. Shot Size The shot size determines the size of the subject (e.g. character) within the frame. In other words, it is the distance between the camera and the subject. Camera shots range from seeing the entire subject to seeing only a part of them (e.g. their eyes.)

3. SHOT SIZE Extreme Long Shot An extreme long shot shows the landscape of a film. It is often used to give information about where the action is taking place and to signal the atmosphere of the film.

4. Long Shot A long shot includes the full length of the subject and some of the surroundings. This shot shows the link between the characters and their environment. SHOT SIZE

5. Medium or Mid Shot A medium shot shows a person from the waist up. We can view their facial expressions and body language, and get to know the character more closely. SHOT SIZE

6. Close Up Shot A close-up focuses on a face, or a character’s hands or feet, or an object at close range. The viewer can closely examine one piece of action, or the thoughts and feelings of a character. SHOT SIZE

7. Extreme Close Up Shot An extreme close-up makes the shot so tight that only a detail of the subject, such as the character’s eyes, can be seen This shot is used to allow the viewer to enter the character's intimate space, revealing certain characteristics and emotions that would otherwise go unnoticed. SHOT SIZE

8. SHOT SIZE Establishing Shot An establishing shot is often used at the beginning of a scene to indicate the time and location. For this reason, directors often use extreme long shots to establish their scenes.

9. Camera Angle Camera angle refers to where the camera is positioned (angled) in relation to the subject.

10. Top Angle/Bird’s Eye View In this angle, the camera is positioned directly above the scene. It can be used to show the scale of a problem or the insignificance of a character. CAMERA ANGLE

11. High Angle Shot In a high-angle shot, the camera is above the person or object, often making the person or object appear weak, inferior or under pressure. HINT: If the camera is HIGH it’s a high angle shot CAMERA ANGLE

12. Eye Level Shot An eye-level angle shows a character at eye-level to the camera. Eye-level shots suggest that the subject is an equal, and encourages viewers to connect emotionally with them. CAMERA ANGLE

13. Low Angle Shot In a low-angle shot, the camera is below the person or object, usually making that person or object seem powerful and important. HINT: If the camera is LOW it’s a low angle shot CAMERA ANGLE

14. Worm’s Eye View This is an extreme low-angle shot that places the camera directly below the subject, giving a ‘worm’s perspective’. It can be used to give power to a subject and to make the viewer feel uneasy. CAMERA ANGLE

15. Dutch Angle/Titled Shot The camera is set at an angle. This can create a sense of uneasiness, disorientation or madness. It can also be used to increase the tension in an action scene. CAMERA ANGLE

16. Framing F raming determines the number of subjects within a shot and their relationship with the viewer . Single Shot Two Shot Three Shot Over the Shoulder Shot Point of View Shot

17. Single Shot In a single shot, there is a single subject framed and featured within the shot. CAMERA FRAMING

18. Two Shot In a two shot, there are two subjects framed and featured within the shot. CAMERA FRAMING

19. Three Shot In a three shot, there are three subjects framed and featured within the shot. CAMERA FRAMING

20. Over the Shoulder Shot This shot shows the subject from behind the shoulder of another character. An over the shoulder shot shows the relationship between two characters and can create a sense of intimacy. CAMERA FRAMING

21. Point of View Shot The point of view shot shows the audience exactly what the character sees, allowing the viewer to empathise with them. This shot is often sandwiched between a shot of the character’s face and a shot of their reaction. CAMERA FRAMING