Camera Work

 Two Shot-

a shot that shows two characters relationship and show their

reactions towards each other.

 

Extreme Close-Up-

to show detailed expression and give us a sense of what

 the characters really feeling, a zoom in on the eyes shows emotion.

Close Up-

to show more of the face and bit of the character's posture, also

gives us a brief idea of where the scene is set.

 

Medium Close Up-

Get to see more of the background and gives you a sense of the situation

the character is in and what is going on around

the character. We can also still see the characters facial expression.

 

Medium Long Shot-

a shot that shows the character from the knees up. This shows what the character is

wearing, their posture and the scene they're in.

 

Long Shot-

shows the majority of the background and fully shows the characters outfit, at this shot,

we don't get tot see the characters emotion which is telling us that knowing

 what is going on in the background is more important.

 

Extreme Long Shot-

takes the attention away from the character and focuses more on the setting.

This shot can often be used to show how

small or vulnerable the character is.

 

Over the shoulder Shot-

usually showing two characters relationship showing them having a

 conversation, an over the shoulder shot can also add mystery as it makes

the audience wonder who the character facing the camera is talking to.

 

Low angle shot-

a low angle shot shows how important and superior the

character is in that scene, showing power and authority. it can also give of a

certain opinion on the audience such as making them feel

on edge and threatened.

 

Wide shot-

a wide shot shows the movement of the character showing where the

 character is going, a side view shows what the character is wearing to

 give the audience a sense as to where they are going.

 

Eye contact shot-

an eye contact shot shows what the character is focusing on and what

 the character is thinking, this adds a sense of mystery to make the audience

 feel on edge and to make them wonder what the character is looking at.

 

 Canted angle shot-

a canted angle shot shows action and gives the audience a sense that something

isn't right or something is going to happen as its a unusual angle

 for something to be filmed of.

 

High angle shot-

A high angle shot can show how insignificant a character is, it can also

 be used to show the characters vulnerability to their opposition, this makes them look weak compared to their opposition.

 

 

Pan-

Follows the character as they move, this allows the audience to follow the

character around in their everyday life making us feel more involved.

 Tilt up/down shot-

allows us to see the whole of the character and their costume from head to toe,

gives us a good view of the character.

  

 

Crab shot-

this shot lets us see an all round view of the character and gives us a

 chance to see their 360 degree view of their surroundings.