Film techniques

Establishing shot – A shot that helps to set the scene it helps the

spectator locate him or herself within the narrative of the film.

Close up – A shot taken from close up showing detail of the subject.

Two shot – A shot that contains two subjects.

High angle shot – When the camera is located from a high point and looking downwards. It makes the subject look small.

Low angle shot – When the camera is located at a low point and is looking up.

Reaction shot – A shot in which someone is shown reacting to another's action or words.

Crane shot – A shot taken by a camera from a crane.

Birds eye view – A shot looking directly down on the subject or subjects

Trunk shot – This shot is used when one or more characters need to retrieve something from the

ground or somewhere low. Also used to make the characters look large or impressive.

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