g.c.s.e film studies

1. Film Studies
Recognizing Shot Types

2. Starter
• Last Lesson Key Words
• What is:
• Genre
• Mise-en-scene

3. Todays Objectives
• WALT
– The variety of different camera shots used.
– Methods of moving camera
– The impact it can have for audience.
• WILF
– Students to explain the differences between
camera shots.
– How to move the camera and why what
impact it has.
– What these camera shots can convey and

4. Mid Shot
POV Shot
Over the
Wide Shot
Shoulder Shot
Big Close Up
(BCU)
Cutaway
Close Up
Two Shot

5. Moving on a tripod
• All static shots will be on a tripod
• A tripod shot can be moved:
• Up and down is called a TILT
• A movement left to right is called a PAN

6. Camera Movement
• Static – this could include
• Cinematic
– Tracking Shots
– Jib or Crane
• Steadicam
• Hand-held – often documentary styled.
• Unusual camera shots
– Trombone
– Cantered Angle

7. Impact
• What are these shots conveying to the
audience?
• How are they developing the scene?
• How are the characters emotions
conveyed to the audience visually.

8. Editing