This document discusses different shot types used in filmmaking and their intended effects on audiences. It describes high angle establishing shots to set the genre, medium shots to show facial expressions, point of view shots, close ups to focus on expressions, low angle shots to create excitement, and extreme close ups to build tension. The document concludes that each shot type is chosen to have a particular effect on viewers.

1. Task 2: Shot Type
Shot Type: High angle, Long shot
used as an establishing shot
Effect on audience: Suggests the
genre to the audience
Shot Type: Medium shot
Effect on audience: Viewers see the
facial expressions of the character
Shot Type: Point of view
Effect on audience:
Shot Type: Close up
Effect on audience: Shows the
tense, focused expression – sums
up the character

2. Task 2: Shot Type
Shot Type: Point of view
Effect on audience:
Shot Type: Medium shot
Effect on audience: Shows the
setting
Shot Type: Low angle, close up
Effect on audience: Excitment,
shows the speed
Shot Type: High angle, long shot.
Effect on audience: Viewers see the

3. Task 2: Shot Type
Shot Type: Extreme close up
Effect on audience: Shows the
expression of the character, builds
tension
Shot Type: Medium shot, low angle
Effect on audience: Shows the
sheer cliff edge, brings tention to
the viewers
There are 7 main camera shots which are each picked for a particular
effect.
• Point of view shot
• High-angle shot
• Over the shoulder shot
• Close-up shot
• Low angle shot
• Medium Shot
• Long shot