Camera & angle shots

Camera shots and angle shots

By: Cheldy Sgaco Elumba-Pableo, MPA; LlB

Close Up A close up is a shot that focuses heavily on the face or an object, usually blurring out the background to set a deeper focus. This is often used to add emphasis to a scene or image.

Cheldy Sgaco Elumba-Pableo, MPA; LlB

Close up

We can see from this shot that the character is witnessing another event. It also shows us the distress that the character is showing at what he appears to be looking at. We can also see the state that the character is in, who is quite bloody and dirty.

The audience can see from the close up the distress that the character is in. This shot also allows the audience to see the reaction the character has at the event before him (which would have been shown in the previous scene.) His reaction will also, in this circumstance, build tension in the scene as the audience are informed that, from his facial expressions, he is anxious at what he is about to act upon.


Extreme Close Up An extreme - close up is similar to close up, but an extreme close up usually fits the whole frame of a photo, and you can only see a certain feature within the frame, for instance a human feature that focuses solely on the eyes. This is done to create tension within a scene or image.


Extreme

close up

The shot shows the character, in a situation of bewilderment and confusion. The shot focuses on the character alone, and the scenes behind him are out of focus.

This extreme close-up is used so that the audience can focus on the character alone and not any external action that is taking place in the background. It allows the audience to focus their attention fully on the character’s facial expressions, as he reacts to the situation before him in complete puzzlement.


Panoramic ShotA panoramic shot is a series of landscape photographs that have been put together by software, but taken individually, then overlapped to create a wide panoramic shot. Particularly used to show an overview of a scene.



Long shotA long shot shows a realistic scale of an object or human being. It is able to fit objects and people within a scene in the frame without cutting anything out. It is also able to if necessary, show other happenings/people in the background.


Long shot

This shot shows characters huddled together on the edge of a forest. The characters are reacting in fear at what lies before them. We can also see the landscape of this scene.

The long shot provides a extended view of the scene around the characters. Therefore, it is important in this case for the audience to acknowledge their whereabouts in the scene; which is set around the edge of a mysterious looking forest and may be vital in the plot. It is also used to make the audience aware of the close huddle which the characters have formed suggesting that they are in fear of something in front of them.


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Extreme long shot

It is usually used to focus on the background rather than a person or object and is taken from extremely far away to show this image


Extreme long shot

In this shot shows the setting of the location or the background. It also shows the characters.

This shot is used so the audience are informed that the characters are moving from one location to another. This extreme long shot allows the audience to take in the layout of the scene as well as to emphasise the distance which the characters may have had to travel in order to reach their destination.


Middle ShotMiddle shot is where the camera focuses on a figure from the waist upwards, or an object with little zoom. The middle shot outlines the characters and the background has little detail, very minimal and usually blurry.


Mid angle

In this shot, the audience is shown that the location of the scene is outside from the green in the background. In the foreground, one character is threatening another; where the other characters can be seen standing beside the subject.

This mid-angle shot is used so the audience can see the distance between the two characters. This also shows the tension between them, as one threatens the other; so the audience can distinctly recognise they are enemies. It has also been used so that they can focus on the wand used against the other character and both their facial expressions during the scene (one of anger and the other fearful).


Low-angle shot of the filmmakers; working from the top of the monument to Hel. The shot produced here for the film will be an extreme high-angle shot


Low-angle shot

Birds eye viewBirds eye view shows a ‘summary’ of a scene, this is taken in the view high above ground level, people and objects are smaller than actual size when this camera effect is used, but it is a good way to show an overall perspective of a scene. It is typically used in action films when a new location is introduced.

A shot in which the camera photographs the scene from directly overhead.


Bird’s eye

a high angle shot will show the scene/ setting from above in "birds eye view". This is mainly used to set a scene as show all of the action happening below.

The bird’s eye view adds a comical view to the scene, as the character is floating into the sky; allowing the audience to view this comical scene from more than just on the ground. This higher view also allows the audience to see the distance which the subject has been raised from the ground.


Aerial shot

A view from above, it could be a place or a scene for a movie. It shows everything t hat is happening from a birds eye view. It shows the audience everything that is happening at once. A crane shot is used to achieve this type of shot.



High angle shotA high angle shot is similar to a birds eye view, but instead of using a helicopter to get an overview of the scene, a crane is used to elevate the camera, and then focus on filming something at ground level.


High angle

This shot shows both characters, crouching in anticipation at the object ahead of them. In the background, we can see they are outside and standing on a hill.

This high-angle shot enables the audience to be aware that the characters are crouching down and hiding from the action in front of them. The positioning of the camera above the characters gives the audience an idea of their vulnerability in the situation.


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Point of view Point of view shots are shot in the perspective of a character within the film, it is as if the audience are experiencing everything the character goes through within that scene. It is a technique used to make the audience feel like they are part of the film, and actually are the main character. It is used to show the audience the perspective of the main character and works well in most films. It is typically used so that the audience can engage with the film and it’s characters.


Oblique Oblique is the term used for camera shots that are titled slightly at an angle to show confusion or disturbance within a film. It is a good way to introduce disaster scenes, such as weather effects. Oblique shots are most popular within horror films as oblique can change the mood of the film quite quickly. Oblique shots are similar to point of view shots because there is an eventual transition where the camera becomes the view of a character within the film.


Over the shoulder shot

Over the shoulder shots are used to show the perspective of a character, as if they are being watched or followed by somebody. The purpose of this type shot is to engage the audience as if they are in the presence of the characters.


Over the

shoulder

shot

This shot shows on character talking to the main character, Harry Potter. We see the other character over the shoulder of the main character perhaps instructing or advising the other. The scene also occurs in a room, as there is a cross designed window and wall.

This shot allows the audience an insight into what the main character sees from his point of view. In this case, the audience are aware that the other character is instructing other. It also adds realism to the shot as the audience adopt the same view as the character.


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Medium shot

A medium shot is usually from the targets head down to his or her torso. This to show the targets body as well as there face. This type of shot is often used in magazines.


Wide shot This shot is commonly used to show a target and a large setting behind them. The main point of this shot is to try to see the setting more than the target. Moreover it is also used to see large distances.


Two shot

A two shot is mostly used in TV dramas w here it shows friends side by side. However it can also be used show relationships. The main purpose of this shot is for the audience to see what sort of relationship the characters have between them.


Point of view

This shows the view point of an actor. You can usually see the actors feet or hands in the picture so that you know straight away what sort of shot it is. It is sometimes used in films to show someone's eyesight as blurry, if they are becoming uncurious.


Slanted angle

A slanted angle shows an object or someone from an unnatural point of view. It can be used in a drama to show things only the audience can see.


Thank you for reading

cheldhaye

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