cinematography

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CINEMATOGRAPHY
 Establishing shot
Usually at the start of the film/show to tell the audience where we are, normally of a
landscape. Tells the audience where and when we are, time location.
 Wide shot
The wide shot is a broader shot showing off the set and has more detail than the
establishing shot such as a character in view.
 Crane shot/ Ariel shot
A dolly shot in the air, a camera on a moving crane used for a birds eye view shot, the Ariel
shot is a lot higher than a crane shot and is normally used for following someone or
something, more commonly drones are used nowadays rather than a helicopter.
 Long shot
The reason for the long shot is usually used for the first time we see the main character as
we can see them from head to toe
 Medium shot
The medium shot is of a person from the waist upward, the reason for the medium shot is
for more detail of the character. This is the most common shot used in movies.
 Close up
The close up is normally of someone’s neck and face to show emotion, if it is of an object it
shows that the object has importance to story.
 Extreme close up
The extreme close up is normally of someone’s eyes or mouth to show the extreme emotion
of a character, if it is of an object it shows that the object has importance to story.
 Point of view
This shot is from the point of view of a character and is normally used to put someone in the
shoes of the character, it is commonly used in horror movies.
 Over the shoulder shot
This shot is generally used when characters are having a conversation, it is used to make the
audience feel like they are part of the scene.

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 Two shot
The two shot is of two people in one shot and is used to show the relationship between the
two characters, if they are close they are close.
 Reverse shot/the 180o rule
Switching from shot to shot from character to character to show they are interacting. The
1800 rule is where you have to switch on a 180 degree line as not to confuse the audience.
 High angle
The high angle looks down on a character from a superior position the observer has the
power and the higher status.
 Low angle
The low angle looks up at the character and shows they have the power and the onlooker is
inferior and vulnerable in a weak position.
 Pans
The panning shot is a stationary shot panning from left to right or right to left normally to
show a broad scene.
 Tilts
Similar to a panning shot but instead of left to right it goes either up or down or down or up.