The document discusses various camera shot types including long shot, medium shot, close-up, extreme close-up, and different angles like birds-eye view, low angle, and high angle, explaining their effects on audience perception. It also contrasts low key and high key lighting in relation to magazine genres, particularly rap and beauty. The author intends to incorporate both lighting styles and various facial expressions in their own magazine images.

1. Long Shot
A long shot tends to show
the the whole body with
the head positioned at the
top of the screen and the
feet at the bottom of the
screen. The main focus is
on the character but also
shows a bit of what’s in
the background. However
my example of ASAP
Rocky, the image was
taken with a white
backdrop.
Medium Shot
Medium shot usually is an image of a
character from the knees/waist up and is
minimal background showing. In films this is
often used in dialog scenes of about two
people as it allows you to have a better view
of their facial expression than a long shot
although still being able to see some of their
body language.

2. Close-Up
A close up image is a very intimate shot
showing the characters face allowing the
audience to focus on the facial expression and
takes us into the mind of the character. It also
shows very little to no background.
Extreme Close-Up
An extreme close-up magnifies a specific
feature of the character. For example, an
extreme close-up of the face would be the
eye or the mouth etc. This shot has no
background image at all and is often used for
dramatic effect.

3. Birds-eye view
This shows a scene from directly
overhead. This angle puts the
audience in a god like position due
to them looking down on the
character. This angle can make the
character look insignificant and
become part of a wider scheme of
things.
Low Angle
This camera angle increases the size
of the character and makes them
appear superior due to them looking
down on the audience. It gives the
reader connotations of them having
power and creating fear and
insecurity in the viewer.
Eye Level
This is a fairly neutral shot which
allows the audience to be at eye
level with what the photographer
wants them to focus on. It makes
the audience feel more involved by
the eye level as it makes them feel
like they’re actually observing it.
High Angle
This type of of camera angle isn’t as
extreme as a birds eye view angle however
it is still elevated above the action or
character. A high angle shot makes the
object appear smaller and often used to
give connotations of them being less
significant or so that become part of a
wider picture.

4. Low key lighting
This type of lighting is typically used for my genre of
magazine; rap. This is due to the fact it conveys more
of a dark and mysterious feel which appropriately
fits well with the stereotype of rappers.
High key lighting
This type of lighting is frequently used for fashion and
beauty images due to the high light emphasising
innocence and beauty. However I have seen this used
on a couple magazine covers such as VIBE featuring
Kendrick Lamar on the cover to portray purity in
relation to his emotional lyrics. From this research I
have decided I would like to give both high and low
lighting in my own images.

5. These are typically the types of facial expressions which are commonly
used on the artists featured in rap/pop magazine. I will try to use all of
these facial expressions and see which work best for my magazine.