2. •
CLOSE capture a
UP
The close up shot is use to
person facial expression or an object.
• In the image we have captured a
persons expression as he goes to walk
through the door.
3. MID SHOT
• The Mid shot is used to show gestures,
costumes and sometimes relationships
between characters.
• In the image we can see the character
costume and the facial expression (Gesture)
4. ACTION SHOT
• Action shot is used to the movement of the
character as well as the surrounding area.
• In the image we can see the character jumping
and we can also see the surrounding area.
5. BIRDS EYE VIEW
• The birds eye view shot is used to
capture the location or a particular scene
that may be happening below.
• If its on a person it makes that character
look weak and defenceless
6. MASTER SHOT
• The master shot is used to show
the location of the shot as well as
the any action that may be taking
place.
7. CLOSE UP
• The close up shot is used to focus on a
certain person’s facial expression or an
object.
• In this image we can see a ladybird in full
focus with its background blurred.
8. LONG SHOT
• The long shot is used to
capture action and/or
the location of the
scene.
• This image shows a
cornfield with the main
focus being the person
in the middle doing an
action
9. P.O.V (POINT OF VIEW)
• The POV shot is from the camera
persons perspective. In this photo
was taken up side down through
someone legs. In this we can see the
location of the shot.
10. Over the shoulder shot.
• Over the shoulder shot are used to
show a conversation is happening
between two or more people but is
focusing on one persons facial
expression.
11. TWO SHOT
• A two shot is used to show
gestures, costume and/or the
relationship the characters may
or may not share.
12. EXTREME CLOSE UP
• An extreme close up shot is used to
show direct significant to narrative/ it
also help the audience understand a
characters facial expression.
13. PANNING SHOT
• Panning shots are used to capture/ follow
movement of something.
• In the image the main focus is of a man on a
motorcycle while the background is blurred and
staggered.
14. TRACKING SHOT
• Tracking shots used to move with
action. It is done by using a set like
this. Train tracks are set up with a
camera man at with a the camera on
tracks moving around the scene.
15. LOW SHOT
• A low shot is used to show who has
power, authority in the scene.
• In the image we see two characters
looking down at something. This gives
them more authority over the thing they
are looking at.
16. TILT SHOT
• A tilt shot is the opposite of a panning
shot, this is done vertically rather than
horizontally.
• In the image we can see the powerstation on a vertical angle rather than it
being horizontal.
• The movement with tilt shot the camera
moves up and down.
17. CRANE SHOT
• A crane shot is used to
capture a image far away
and also high up looking
down on the action.
• In the image we can see the
equipment used to do a
crane shot. An then another
image of how this looks.
• Its more parallel to the
action.
18. CANTED ANGLE
• When the horizon is at an angle/ it connotes
all is not well. This show disaster. It also
shows the world is not right.
• If it’s a point of view shot its to show that
someone is drunk/infirm or fallen over.
• This kind of shot is mostly used in horror
movies.
19. HIGH SHOT
• A high angle shot is used to capture a whole
location with some action. In this we can see
the location, action and costume of the
characters.
