Do You Think it is a Small Matter- David’s Men.pptx
Videography
1. Shot size
Establishing shot
Wide so that it can inform the viewer of the setting like the area, the time and the
weather. They show the scale of the subject compared to the environment. Often used
as a transition between scenes.
Master shot
Confirms the location in more detail and shows the characters in the scene and where
they are in relation to each other.
Wide shot
Positions subjects far away from the camera to show their relationship to their
environment. Used to show the scale of a character. Can be used to convey being lost,
2. loneliness and being overwhelmed. Comments on a characters relationship to the
environment.
Full shot
Shows the full body of a character. Close enough to see facial expressions but also far
enough to see the characters movement.
Medium full/cowboy shot
Shows a character from their head to below their waist which is often used to show a
gun holster. Shows a confrontation.
3. Medium shot
Shows characters in a similar perspective to how we talk to people in real life by
showing their head and torso. Has more of a neutral connotation not super dramatic.
Medium close up shot
Shows only the head and part of the chest which focuses our attention on the character
instead of the setting which makes the scene more intimate. Used for showing
emotion.
4. Close up shot
Usually arranged at eye level to give even more detail of a characters emotions.
Extreme close up shot
Shows a specific area mainly the eyes. This shows where the character is looking and
their mood ie panicking.
Insert shots are an ecu shot that shows a prop in detail to add to narrative.
Overall this shot emphasises something in the scene to progress the narrative.
5. Shot composition
Single
One character alone in frame to put focus on them and convey isolation or separation
from the other characters in the scene.
Dirty single
Part of another character in the frame to frame the subject.
6. Two shot
Two characters in frame. Shows the visual relationship between two characters.
Three shot
Three characters in frame.
7. Four shot
Four characters in frame.
Five shot
Five characters in frame.
Crowd shot
Large group of people in frame.
8. Over the shoulder shot
Gives the perspective of both sides during a conversation.
POV Shot
Shows the perspective of a character which helps the audience to understand their
experience and connect with the character.
Insert shot
Focuses on a prop to convey detail or plot significance
9. Camera Angles
Low angle
Lower than the subject's eyeline. Makes subject seem more powerful.
High angle
Higher than the subject's eyeline. Makes the subject seem weak and vulnerable.
10. Aerial shots are good for showing environments.
Low and high angles are often used together in a scene to show an imbalance of
power.
Overhead
A high angle of roughly 90 degrees above the subject is an overhead shot also known
as a bird's eye view or god's eye view. Good for showing a lot of movement. Could
also show a divine theme or show the environment like a room.
11. Dutch angle
Skewed horizontal axis of the frame. Can be used to create feelings like unease,
mania, terror or bewilderment. Can also be used to increase tension.
12. Eye level
Probably the most common angle. It has a neutral tone. It feels like the audience is
interacting face to face with the subject.
Shoulder level
Gives the illusion of a slightly low angle shot without the heavier implications. Often
used in conversation and obviously goes hand in hand with over the shoulder shots.
13. Hip level
Usually used in western movies to emphasise the gun getting drawn in a duel scene.
Knee level
Can be used to follow a characters movement. Can also be used to show character
details that might have been missed with a wider shot.
14. Ground level
Can be used to follow a characters feet while they are walking. Can also be used to
capture details of the scene.
Camera Focus
15. Deep focus
Gives more information to the viewer by showing the background and foreground
equally.
Shallow focus
Draws attention to a subject by putting them in the plane of focus and everything else
in the frame is soft. Can give an intimate romantic feel, imply meaning, or show the
isolation of the subject. Can be used to create a bouquet effect where light sources in
the distance are extremely blurry.
16. Soft focus
Doesn't focus on anything in the scene. Often used in dream sequences and flashbacks
to create a visual difference.
Rack focus
Transitioning between points of focus within a scene. Accurately directs the audiences
attention.
