Camera Shots/Angles
By Balqiis Ali
Establishing Shot
These are shots which are outside. This shows location, time and overall setting of the story line.
Long Shot
These are shots which shows the whole of the character. This would show the character and their relationship with the environment they are in.
Mid-Shot
This shows the character from head to waist. This means the audience would be able to see facial expressions and become familiar with the character.
Close Up
The characters' head and shoulders would be visible in this shot, this would show the character and their emotions. It could also be for an object of significance.
Extreme Close Up
The audience is only able to the characters eyes- it could also be and object of significance. This is to focus on emotion and create a dramatic scene.
Low Angle
The camera is low and pointed upwards to the character. This makes the character have a sense of power ans in result it makes the audience feel vulnerable.
High Angle
In this shot the camera is high and pointed down towards the character to show their vulnerability. This is quite often used in confrontation scenes.
Two-Shot
There are always two characters within a frame, this would show the relationship between the two characters. In this instance, you can tell that Iggle Piggle and Teddy are friends.
Over the Shoulder
This shot would give the audience a view of what the character is seeing. This shows the reaction of each character during dialouges.
Canted angle
The camera is tilted at an angle in this shot. Because the camera is at a tilt it shows uneasiness or tension in the scene.
Bird's Eye View
Otherwise know as an aerial shot from the top. This shows everything below and connotes power because it is high up.
Point of View
This is from the view point of the character, the audience sees what the character does. This engages the audience with the motives of the character.