Camera shots, angles and movement
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Extreme long shot
An extreme long shot contains a large amount of
landscape. It is often used at the beginning of a
scene or a film to establish general location.
Long shot
 A long shot contains landscape but gives the viewer
a more specific idea of setting.
Full Shot
 A full shot contains a complete view of
the characters.
Mid Shot
 A mid shot contains the characters or a character
from the waist up.
Close Up
Contains just one characters face, this can show that
characters emotion
Extreme Close up
 Contains one part of the characters face or other
object, this is an intense view
Camera Angles
Birds Eye Angle
 Looks from far above directly down on to a scene
with a long shot it can be used as an establishing
shot
High Angle
 Looking down on a character, often to show they are
vulnerable or small
Eye- Level Angle
 Most commonly used shot, puts the viewer on level
with the character
Low Angle
 Looks up at the character it often makes them look
larger
Camera Movement
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Crane shot
 The camera is put on a crane and moved upwards
Tracking Shot
 The camera is literally on tracks to follow a scene or
go around a scene.
Pan shot
 Used to show a panoramic view of a setting

Camera Techniques