The document discusses different types of camera shots and angles used in filmmaking, including close-ups, extreme close-ups, long shots, extreme long shots, mid-shots, high-angle shots, low-angle shots, point-of-view shots, and over-the-shoulder shots. For each shot type, an example is provided showing how it may be used in a scene to convey information to the audience or emphasize certain elements. The shots can be used to focus attention on characters' expressions, show the setting or background of a scene, depict characters' perspectives, or demonstrate relationships between characters.

1. Camera shots and angle
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2. A close up is a shot that focuses heavily on the face or an
object, usually blurring out the background to set a
deeper focus. This is often used to add emphasis to a
scene or image.
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3. Close
up
We can see from this shot
that the character is
witnessing another event.
It also shows us the distress
that the character is
showing at what he
appears to be looking at.
We can also see the state
that the character is in,
who is quite bloody and
dirty.
The audience can see from the
close up the distress that the
character is in. This shot also
allows the audience to see the
reaction the character has at the
event before him (which would
have been shown in the previous
scene.) His reaction will also, in this
circumstance, build tension in the
scene as the audience are
informed that, from his facial
expressions, he is anxious at what
he is about to act upon.
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4. An extreme - close up is similar to close up, but an extreme
close up usually fits the whole frame of a photo, and you can
only see a certain feature within the frame, for instance a
human feature that focuses solely on the eyes. This is done to
create tension within a scene or image.
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5. Extrem
e close
up
The shot shows the
character, in a situation of
bewilderment and
confusion. The shot
focuses on the character
alone, and the scenes
behind him are out of
focus.
This extreme close-up is used
so that the audience can focus
on the character alone and not
any external action that is
taking place in the
background. It allows the
audience to focus their
attention fully on the
character’s facial expressions,
as he reacts to the situation
before him in complete
puzzlement.
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6. A panoramic shot is a series of landscape photographs that
have been put together by software, but taken individually,
then overlapped to create a wide panoramic shot.
Particularly used to show an overview of a scene.
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8. A long shot shows a realistic scale of an object or human
being. It is able to fit objects and people within a scene in the
frame without cutting anything out. It is also able to if
necessary, show other happenings/people in the
background.
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9. Long
shot
This shot shows
characters huddled
together on the edge of a
forest. The characters are
reacting in fear at what
lies before them. We can
also see the landscape of
this scene.
The long shot provides a extended
view of the scene around the
characters. Therefore, it is important
in this case for the audience to
acknowledge their whereabouts in
the scene; which is set around the
edge of a mysterious looking forest
and may be vital in the plot. It is also
used to make the audience aware of
the close huddle which the
characters have formed suggesting
that they are in fear of something in
front of them.
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10. It is usually used to focus on the background rather than a
person or object and is taken from extremely far away to
show this image
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11. Extre
me
long
shot
In this shot shows the
setting of the location or
the background. It also
shows the characters.
This shot is used so the
audience are informed that the
characters are moving from
one location to another. This
extreme long shot allows the
audience to take in the layout
of the scene as well as to
emphasise the distance which
the characters may have had to
travel in order to reach their
destination.
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12. Middle shot is where the camera focuses on a figure from the
waist upwards, or an object with little zoom. The middle shot
outlines the characters and the background has little detail,
very minimal and usually blurry.
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13. Mid
angle
In this shot, the audience is
shown that the location of
the scene is outside from the
green in the background. In
the foreground, one
character is threatening
another; where the other
characters can be seen
standing beside the subject.
This mid-angle shot is used so the
audience can see the distance
between the two characters. This
also shows the tension between
them, as one threatens the other;
so the audience can distinctly
recognise they are enemies. It has
also been used so that they can
focus on the wand used against
the other character and both their
facial expressions during the scene
(one of anger and the other
fearful).
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14. Low-angle shot of the filmmakers; working from the top of
the monument to Hel. The shot produced here for the film
will be an extreme high-angle shot
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Low-angle shot

15. Birds eye view shows a ‘summary’ of a scene, this is taken in
the view high above ground level, people and objects are
smaller than actual size when this camera effect is used, but it
is a good way to show an overall perspective of a scene. It is
typically used in action films when a new location is
introduced.
A shot in which the camera photographs the scene from
directly overhead.
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16. Bird’s
eye
a high angle shot will
show the scene/ setting
from above in "birds eye
view". This is mainly
used to set a scene as
show all of the action
happening below.
The bird’s eye view adds a
comical view to the scene, as
the character is floating into
the sky; allowing the audience
to view this comical scene from
more than just on the ground.
This higher view also allows the
audience to see the distance
which the subject has been
raised from the ground.
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17. A view from above, it
could be a place or a
scene for a movie. It
shows everything t hat is
happening from a birds
eye view. It shows the
audience everything that
is happening at once. A
crane shot is used to
achieve this type of shot.
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19. A high angle shot is similar to a birds eye view, but instead of
using a helicopter to get an overview of the scene, a crane is
used to elevate the camera, and then focus on filming
something at ground level.
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20. High
angle
This shot shows both
characters, crouching
in anticipation at the
object ahead of
them. In the
background, we can
see they are outside
and standing on a
hill.
This high-angle shot enables
the audience to be aware that
the characters are crouching
down and hiding from the
action in front of them. The
positioning of the camera
above the characters gives the
audience an idea of their
vulnerability in the situation.
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22. Point of view shots are shot in the perspective of a character within the
film, it is as if the audience are experiencing everything the character goes
through within that scene. It is a technique used to make the audience
feel like they are part of the film, and actually are the main character. It is
used to show the audience the perspective of the main character and
works well in most films. It is typically used so that the audience can
engage with the film and it’s characters.
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23. Oblique is the term used for camera shots that are titled slightly at an
angle to show confusion or disturbance within a film. It is a good way to
introduce disaster scenes, such as weather effects. Oblique shots are
most popular within horror films as oblique can change the mood of the
film quite quickly. Oblique shots are similar to point of view shots
because there is an eventual transition where the camera becomes the
view of a character within the film.
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24. Over the shoulder shots are used to show the perspective of a
character, as if they are being watched or followed by
somebody. The purpose of this type shot is to engage the
audience as if they are in the presence of the characters.
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25. Over
the
should
er shot
This shot shows on
character talking to the
main character, Harry
Potter. We see the other
character over the
shoulder of the main
character perhaps
instructing or advising the
other. The scene also
occurs in a room, as there
is a cross designed
window and wall.
This shot allows the audience an
insight into what the main
character sees from his point of
view. In this case, the audience
are aware that the other
character is instructing other. It
also adds realism to the shot as
the audience adopt the same
view as the character.
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26. A medium shot is usually
from the targets head
down to his or her torso.
This to show the targets
body as well as there
face. This type of shot is
often used in
magazines.
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27. This shot is
commonly used to
show a target and
a large setting
behind them. The
main point of this
shot is to try to see
the setting more
than the target.
Moreover it is also
used to see large
distances.
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28. A two shot is mostly used in TV
dramas w here it shows friends
side by side. However it can
also be used show
relationships. The main
purpose of this shot is for the
audience to see what sort of
relationship the characters
have between them.
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29. This shows the view point of
an actor. You can usually
see the actors feet or
hands in the picture so that
you know straight away
what sort of shot it is. It is
sometimes used in films to
show someone's eyesight
as blurry, if they are
becoming uncurious.
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30. A slanted angle shows an
object or someone from an
unnatural point of view. It can
be used in a drama to show
things only the audience can
see.
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