Camera Angles and Shots
By Kirsten and Saumya
Importance
It's important to use a variety of angles and shots to make the video interesting and engaging. Otherwise it would be very boring.
Camera Shots
Extreme Wide Shot (EWS)
The shot is used to set the scene; it provides the location of the film. Subject is not currently visible in the shot.
Very Wide Shot (VWS)
The subject is barely visible. The shot emphasizes placing the subject into the scene. Allows room for action to occur.
Mid Shot (MS)
The shot shows a specific section of the subject in more detail. It is usually from the hip up, appearing as though what you would see if you were having a conversation with them. It is good to use when the subject is not speaking with much emotion.
Medium Close Up (MCU)
It captures the face more clearly, but not uncomfortably close, and it is between the mid shot and close up.
Extreme Close Up (ECU)
The extreme close up gets right in and shows extreme detail enhancing emotional scenes.
Camera Angles
Eye-Level
It's the most common view and a "real-world" angle, as well as a neutral shot.
High Angle
The camera is a angled down towards the subject. The subject appears less powerful.
Low Angle
The camera is positioned below, and it is angled up towards the subject. The subject appears to be more powerful.
Bird's Eye
The camera is directly above the subject, and it creates a some what awkward dramatic shot.
Slanted
The camera is purposely tilted adjusting the horizon to an angle. This creates an interesting shot.
Rule of Thirds
Rule of Thirds
Makes your video better by placing the subject in different parts of the screen. The screen is separated into a 3 by 3 grid. By placing the scene or subject into different slots, the perception changes.
Commercial
Coca-Cola Border
Angles and Shots
The Coca-Cola Border commercial includes a variety of angles and shots which makes it more dramatic and interesting. All the different movements and camera angles make the commercial more dramatic and interesting. The commercial also is very attractive and informative. It showed how Coca-Cola is a drink irresistible and people among even different nations, and provides happiness to all.
Over the Shoulder
The shot was used to have you, yourself, be in place of the solider, and act as though you were talking to the other border control officer.
Very Wide Shot
The shot was used to create a general description of the area they were patrolling for the viewer. It helps give a better understanding of the situation.
Mid Shot
The shot was used to give the viewer a more detailed look at the solider. It also gives a understanding of who the subject is.
Point of View Shot
The solider appears in the screen from the point of view of the wrapper that had crossed the border earlier.
Low Shot
The solider appears to look superior because the shot is done from below. It makes him look of greater power than he actually is.