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1. Shot Analysis
All screenshots taken
from Game of Thrones
series 4 episode 10 ‘The
Children’.

2. Extreme long shot
Generally used as a
scene setting
establishing shot,
usually showing the
exterior of a building
or a particular
landscape; it
contains very little
detail but is
specifically used to
leave an impression
upon the audience
as it aids them to
visualise where the
oncoming scene is
taking place

3. Over the shoulder shot
A variation of the
medium shot.
Commonly used during
shot reverse shot
especially during
conversation, often
shows two characters
are interacting, or the
possibly the action from
where the character is
positioned. It focuses
the audiences attention
on what's going on over
the characters shoulder.

4. Medium shot
Shows a character
from the
knees/waist up,
contains little
detail as the
location has
normally been
established
beforehand.
Specifically used
during dialogue,
gives audience an
insight to the
character and
their surroundings

5. Two shot
A Variation of the
medium shot
showing two
characters from
the knees/waist
upwards. Often
used to show
emotional
reaction between
two characters or
subjects, gives the
audience a clear
idea of the
relationship
between the two
characters

6. Focus pull
A shot where part of
the action or
characters on
screen are blurred
out. Allows directors
to focus the
audiences attention
entirely on the
characters or action
in the clear. Used
mainly to show
action and
characters
watching the
action, as the
‘blurred’ bit of the
shot can be
switched round to
divert attention
either way.

7. ’Money’ shot
A shot which is
deemed expensive
to shoot because
of what's shown on
screen e.g. pricey
CGI, but thought
to be worthy
because of the
detail. Often used
in war films during
battles or
Adventure films to
show mythical
creatures and
worlds. Used to
impress audience
and make action
appear to be more
realistic, gives
WOW factor.

8. Close up
A shot taken at
close range,
sometimes only
inches away from
an actor's face, a
prop, or some
other object. Is
designed to focus
audiences
attention on an
actor's expression,
specifically
showing emotion,
allows the
audience to
empathise with
the character
shown.

9. Low angle shot A shot looking
up at a
character
making them
look bigger,
therefore
allowing them
to appear to be
more dominant
and superior,
sometimes used
to give the
audience a
sense of
confusion or
powerlessness in
the scene as
they are
psychologically
dominated by
the character
on screen

10. High angle shot
Is where the shot
is taken from a
high angle
looking down on
the characters. It
Is used to make
them appear
small and less
significant as
they get
swallowed up by
their surroundings
becoming a part
of a wider
picture, giving
the audience a
feeling of
isolation.

11. Birds Eye View shot
Where the camera
is directly above the
actors head
showing the action
as if the audience
were a bird looking
down, used to
emphasise the
insignificance of the
character shown or
to establish the
action that has just
occurred, makes
the audience feel
empowered and
somewhat superior.