2. Aerial shot
An aerial shot is when it has been taken from an elevated point
this gives more detailed understanding of the surroundings and
anything happening below. For example in the image above the
aerial shot depicts object's in the air
3. MID SHOT
A mid shot is when the filmmaker places the camera so the
character is filmed from above their head. The idea behind
this shot is to depict their body language and their
emotions. In the example above it shows her body
language it signals to the plane to get ready.
4. Over the shoulder
Over the shoulder shot is when the camera is placed off
screen so that their shoulder is in the frame while the
camera captures the on screen actors. In the example above
this shot is used effectively to signal and understanding
between the characters.
5. Close up
A close up shot is a shot that is taken of a subject or an object
at a close range this is to show greater detail to the viewer. In
the example above the close up has been used effectively to
show the characters facial expression and generates strong
emotions
6. Extreme close up
Extreme close up is when the shot is taken very closely most of
the time the background behind is cut off and the focus is on
the subject or object. In the example above the torch is the
focus of the subject and it also communicates tiny detail
7. Establishing shot
Establishing shot is establishes the whereabouts of the
context focusing on a scene or a object. It is a shot that
shows something from the distance, these shots reveal
the plot or a certain person. In this example above the
scenery is the establishing shot.
8. Reaction shot
Reaction shot is when the subjects appearance is captured
usually the facial expression gives clues to the audience. In the
above example it shows the determination and the courage on
her face.
9. Two shot
The two shot shows emotional reaction's between each
other. It often is used for romance tension and action. In this
case there is tension as the viewers want to know what is in
the case.
10. Overhead shot
Overhead shot is when the camera is placed above the head
and above the scene that is taking place it can be referred to
as a birds eye view. In the example above the camera is
placed above showing the scenery in the sky.
11. Point of view shot
Point of view shot shows what a character is looking at
in first person it often shows a shot of their reaction.
They often highlight important emotions of the
character. In this case the POV shot shows her reaction
to something she is looking down at.
13. Low angle
Low angle is a camera angle that is positioned below the eye
line it creates more empathy for the characters , in this
example the camera angle is low this shows that the couple
are important and powerful together. Low angles can convey
power depending on that specific subject or object.
15. High angle
High angle shot is where the camera looks down on the
subject or object it gives more character information. It is
often used to show things that would be hard to see in
another angle. In this example the camera is from above
directly towards the subject this creates tension.
16. Eye level
An eye level shot is when the camera is placed at the same height as
the eye of a character it does not require the character to look
directly in the camera. For example the above picture humanizes the
character with a neutral look towards the camera angle.
17. Worm eye angle
The worm eye angle is a view of the object from below it is the opposite
towards the birds eye it can convey the objects strength in many ways.
For example in the above image the worm eye angle is used on the knife
this conveys the object to look threatening and powerful.
