2. Establishing shot
This shot
establishes the
location of the
scene, it’s often
taken from the
exterior of a
building and
allows the viewer
to see the whole
landscape.
3. Wide shot
This shot is used
to emphasise
the width of an
area or object. It
can be used to
show how tight
an area is as
well.
4. Aerial shot
This shot emphasises the height of
an object, an aerial shot could be
used for establishing a scene,
causing great drama.
5. Long, medium and close up
Long shot- This allows
the whole person to be in
view, it can establish class
or other vital information
through appearance.
Medium shot- This only
portrays the top half of the
person, allowing for
expressions to be viewed and
attention to be focused on
what the person is doing.
Close-up– This
shot shows us the
facial expression in
detail, guiding us to
make decisions
about emotion and
other aspects of the
expression.
Extreme close-
up– this shot
focuses on the
specific details,
bestowing
im0portance on the
image through where
it is placed in the
shot.
6. Point of view and over the shoulder
Point of view– This shot
is rather self explanatory, taken
from the point of view of the
character. This gives the
audience the illusion of being
in the character’s shoes, so to
speak.
Over the shoulder– This is
also self explanatory, with the
camera positioned looking over a
character’s shoulder at either
another character or an important
scene. This is supposed to help us
feel closer to the character and
their situation.
7. Two shot Shot/reverse shot
This can be used to study the relationship
between two people, either from the front
or the back. This can be used to study
their expressions through face or body
language.
This shot will be used by rotating
between person to person, to show the
conversation unfolding. It gives the
viewer the feeling of being close to the
characters.
8. High and low shot
The high shot is
taken form above
the action, looking
down and giving
power to the viewer,
causing the
character to become
weak.
The low shot is
taken looking
up at the
subject, giving
them power
and height,
this can
establish their
importance to
the viewer.
9. A pan shot turns to track the
object while in one spot.
A tilt shot tilts up and down a
scene while in one spot.
Tracking is where someone or
a robot walks alongside the
action.
Dolly shots are recorded by a
wheeled movement vehickle.
