Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Camera Angles


In all types of media, different camera angles are used and they can also change the audiences's perception of characters.

high angle shot - this shot looks down at a character and makes them look more vulnerable and inferior .

low angle shot - this camera shot looks up at the character and makes the character appear superior, powerful and threatening.

long shot - This shot is used to set the scene, also known as an establishing shot. Although it can also make a character look alone and isolated from everything else.

two shot - This shot contains two individuals and will often show their relationship through their body language/ facial expressions and will also sometimes show their conversation.

close-up shot - close-up shots are focused on a specific character, it is also a lot easier to see their emotions, i.e. the pain in the characters face.

aerial shot - this is a shot from above, where you can see a lot of the location - this shot can sometimes look as if it is being taken from a helicopter


establishing shot - this is a shot that is normally held for a few seconds, this is a shot that lets the audience know the setting and what kind of theme they should be expecting. 


POV shot - this is a shot taken from another persons perspective, as if you are seeing through another person's eyes. 



SRS shot - A shot reverse shot is a shot which is used to show two characters having a conversation, there are normally jump cuts between each shot. 
     

1 comment:

  1. Would like to see a SRS, aerial, establishing, POV please

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