1. Camera shots and movement
Establishing shot- Describes where you are and gives a shot of the exterior of something
e.g. Building
Wide Shot- a broader shot to show the scale of something
Crane Shots-like if a camera has been put on a crane and gives an aerial shot
Aerial Shot/Birds Eye View-variation of a crane shot and gives a view from high up
Close-Up-shows little background and is focused on an object or someone’s face so you see
their emotion
Extreme Close-Up- a close up but to the extreme as in the camera is focused on just their
eyes or sweat on their forehead
Point of View- we see through the actors eyes
Subjective point of view/over the shoulder shot-we can see what they’re seeing but not
from their POV but it still puts the viewer in the scene
Two Shot-shows a conversation between two people
Shot/Reverse Shot- the shot is on one person talking and then switches to the next person
talking and then back again. You have to follow the 180 degree rule
Angles/Movement
Pans-a movement which scans a scene horizontally, using a tripod, which operates as a
stationary axis point as the camera is turned in order to follow a moving object or cover a
scene
Tilts- A movement which scans a scene vertically
High Angle-implies things like they character is insignificant or weak
Low Angle-Implies things like the character is big or important
Dolly Shots/Tracking- Camera physically moving alongside the action, generally following
the moving figure or object
Hand-held Shots- gives jerky effect as literally held by hand and can add to the panic or
suspense. Used by film makers for gritty realism.
2. Zoom/reverse Zoom- This is when the camera move closer or away from the action in a
very quick motion
