Camera Shots

Camera Shots

There are 5 main features we will apply when using the cameras on shoot day:
1. Angle
2. Movement
3. Position
4. Depth of Field
5. Composition

Close Up Shot - Tightly frames a person or object to show detail or emotion.

Medium Shot - Shot which shows small part of characters body. Shows more body language.

High Angle Shot - The camera is located above the actor and films facing downwards. This gives the actor less power/authority.

Low Angle Shot - The camera is located low down and films facing upwards. This gives the actor more authority and power.

Zoom Shot - Either zooms in to the actor or zooms out. Zooming in shows isolation whereas zooming out shows the scenery and context. 

Tracking Shot - Follows the actions of the actor, keeping them on screen the entire time.

Establishing Shot - Sets up or establishes the setting of a scene. It is typically at the beginning of a scene.

Handheld Shot - Filmed from the camera mans pov. It is a little shaky in order to show it is from the actors perspective.

Swish Pan - Moves Swiftly from one actor to another.