This document discusses different types of camera shots used in cinematography. It defines high-angle shots, low-angle shots, two shots, point of view shots, medium close ups, establishing shots, close ups, extreme close ups, long shots, and over the shoulder shots. Each shot type is used to convey different meanings, establish relationships, or focus on specific parts of the subject. Camera shots are an essential tool for filmmakers to tell visual stories and influence the audience's perspective.

1. Cinematography: Camera Shot Types
Cinematography- The science orart of motionpicture photography.
High-angle
shot
For a high-
angle shot
the
camera
looks
downon
the subject
froma
highangle
and can
make the
subject
seem
vulnerable
or
powerless
when
applied
withthe
correct
mood,
settingand
effects.

2. Low-angle
shot
Thisis
whenthe
camera
angle is
positioned
low,
anywhere
belowthe
eye line,
lookingup.
Psychologi
cally,the
effectof a
lowangle
shotis that
it makes
the subject
lookstrong
and
powerful.

3. Two shot
Two-shot
camera
shotsare
goodfor
establishin
g a
relationshi
p between
subjects
and
showing
interaction
s withina
conversati
on.

4. Point of
viewshot
(also
knownas
POV shot
or a
subjective
shot) isa
short film
scene that
shows
whata
character
(the
subject) is
lookingat
(represent
edthrough
the
camera).

5. Medium
close up
Showsthe
subject
usually
fromthe
waistup to
include
torso,
headand
shoulders.

6. Establishin
g shot
Establishes
where the
filmisset
or where
the action
will take
place.

7. Close up
Tightshot
of the
subject-
for a
person
usuallyjust
the heado
face of the
actor.

8. Extreme
close up
Showing
onlythe
mouth,
eyesor
other
features
etc if a
personis
the
subject.
Usually
thisshot
type is
usedto
show
emotion.

9. Long shot
Full body
shotof the
actor (or
full viewof
the subject
inpicture).

10. Over the
shoulder
Oftenused
during
conversati
ons –
camera
positionto
demonstra
te
interaction
s between
characters.