camera anglesCamera angles, shots and movements are

used in film to create different dramatic effects. The following should

be in my opening sequence...

extreme long-shot: establishes the setting long-shot: shows character in relation to

setting

[extreme] long-shot

in film, this shot encourages the

audience to absorb the contents of the

entire frame and worry about what

might enter it >

source: theguardian.com

mid-shot

shows facial expressions & hand gestures, etc., and some background. The character is the focal point

over-the-shoulder shot

insight on character’s perspective; used in conversation/confrontations, or alternatively for dramatic

irony.

this shot from ‘Insidious’ with the character unaware of the demon directly behind him creates enormous suspense in the audience as they wait for something to happen - further tension is built because the audience is helpless and cannot tell him to turn around or take action

source: google images

[extreme] close up

emphasises emotion or important details

low angle

makes character seem powerful/dominant, or communicates a sense of confusion and disorientation

low angles are usually used in horror to exaggerate a character, usually the antagonist, making them seem more threatening

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high angle

subject seems belittled, vulnerable, weak and less significant- creates sympathy

hand-held shot

adds realism and momentum to the action - the audience feels more involved and engaged.sense of adrenaline in chase

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