Shots, Angles & Movements

Shots

Establishing Long Shot

This shot is intended to show the setting of the scene, informing the audience where it is taking place. 

Long Shot
This shot tends to capture most, if not all of the subject, showing body language. The shot displays a extended view of the character as well as the background behind, creating the emotion in the shot which will effect the viewer depending on that specific emotion which is begin shown.

Mid Shot

This type of shot is a medium length shot that shows most of the subject. The shot is used to show body language as well as facial expression. This gives the viewer understanding of how the subject in the shot feels. For example, in this shot, Bilbo Bagins shows signs of being alarmed. We can understand this by his facial expression and how his eyes are wide and alert, as well as how he has his arms out as if he is getting prepared to protect himself or flee.

Two Shot 

This shot consists of 2 people in the frame.  The don't have to be next to each other, or speaking to each other. The Two-Shot simply shows viewers that the two subjects are primary aspects of the shot.

Close Up

A close up shot is used to show the viewer full facial emotion of the subject. From this audiences can identify true fellings of the character in the shot. For example, in this Close-up, The Joker seems to be unaware of The Batman's presence after waiting in a interrogation room, for what could be assumed to be hours. This could also show the boredom on the Joker's face after waiting for so long.

Extreme Close Up

An Extreme close up is are shot that is extremely close to the subject. It is usually focused of the Subject's eyes. In this Shot, It can also be used to convey emotion to the viewer. In this shot, Cameron's facial expression shows us shock,however  for the audience, we are clueless to what is going on as of yet. The shot, blocks out the background, which stops viewers from knowing the setting of the scene, therefore focusing ourselves on the subjects emotion. With so little information, viewers, would build suspense and excitement, wondering what is going on. The shot will also make viewers emphise for the subject and feel scared or sorry for them, even without knowing what has happened. 

 Over Shoulder Shot
This shot is generally used during conversations, showing the viewer what the character sees.
It gives the viewer a true refection of the characters reaction and point of view.

 Wide Shot
Wide shots tend to be used to show the scope of the setting. This shot would be used to engage the audience into the setting.

 Angles

Bird's Eye
A direct angle looking down.  This angle could be used to shows the audience a feel so the setting and the overall scope. The example could suggest that this place is large, full of people and very busy.

High Angle
This type of Angled shot is taken from a higher location looking show at the subject or action. In this scene, a high angle is used to make the little girl look inferior, weak and scared.

Eye Level
The camera from this angle is eye level to the character. This angle is used to show equality between the characters as make the audience feel the expressed  intimacy of the character's behaviour.

 Low Angle
Opposite to a High angle shot, Low angle shot are used to make the subject look and feel dominate and powerful. The audience will feel that these characters are shadowing over the camera and imposing there dominance.

Worm's Eye
This shot makes it feel like you the subject is huge. the camera looks as though it is on the ground. Viewers will feel similar to a low angle, and as if the subject is dominant.

Reverse Angle 
This is a shot that views the subject(s), from the other side of the previous shot, as if the cameras a facing each other. This type of angle is usually used  during conversations and keeps the viewer interested in the subjects emotions.

Tilted Angle 
This Angle shows the viewer a clear lack of balance the is present in the shot. it is usually used in hectic action scenes.

Camera Movements

Pan

The camera moves from one side to the other in a single location,to capture a whole landscape.This gives viewers a broader view of the setting.

Tracking Shot
This type of shot is used too move through spaces and show where a character is going. This gives viewers more insight.

Zoom
The Zoom would be used to change the focus of the shot and get viewers attention on something else, by making objects bigger in size.

Reverse Zoom
The Reverse Zoom would also be used to change the focus of the shot and get viewers attention on a larger scope by making objects smaller in size.

Follow Tracking Shot
This is used to literally follow the subject on their route. This can make the viewer feel engaged and feel like they are a part of the journey in which they are following the character.

Crab Shot
Crabs shots are when the camera mores left or right at the same height. This also gives the impression that you are following the Subject.

Tilt Shot
A Tilt shot compares to a 'Pan', however goes vertical, to capture a whole landscape.