Shot Types
Helicopter Shot- shows the setting. Expensive and shows the film has a high production value.
Master Shot- Establishes the limit of the action and where it will take place.
Long Shot- shows a person from head to feet. Shows, body language, appearance, location.
Medium Shot- from the waist up. often used when there is more than one person in a shot, showing the relationship between 2 people.
Close up- face. used to show reaction or emotion.
Extreme Close up- used to show them focusing on. Eg- pouring a drink. brings the audience's attention to what the person is doing.
Camera Movement
Panning- showing every thing regarding to location so that every thing is shown but it doesn't look very small. Goes horizontal.
Tilt- panning in a vertical way. Used to scan the body of a young attractive female. Used to show what the person looks like. Good for representation of gender.
Dolly Shot- where the camera tripod is put of wheels and it is moved slowly along. Often on dolly track. It shows you something that isn't in the frame. Makes a connection between what is in the shot and what isn't.
Steady Cam- where the camera is balanced to make it look like a dolly shot even though a track hasn't. It appears more normal than a controlled shot as it will appear smoother.
Camera Angles
High Angle- looks down on the something making them look vulnerable and weaker.
Low Angle- looks up at something making it look strong and more powerful. Good for point of view shots of smaller objects or people.
Countered Angle- where the camera itself is at an angle not straight.
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