The document describes various camera angles and shots that can be used in media, including mid shots to show background and focus on a subject from the waist up, long shots for establishing scenes, close ups to show expressions and reveal thoughts, and extreme close ups of small body parts or objects. It also discusses wide shots to set a scene, movement shots with a moving or static camera, zoom and pan shots, tilt shots to change vertical angles, and aerial shots from helicopters or planes for a bird's eye view.

1. MEDIA
CAMERA ANGLES

2. Mid Shots
 One of the most common
shots used
 Gives background
information
 Still focuses on the subject
 Usually shows the waist to
the top of the head of a
person

3. Long Shots
 Used as an establishing shot
 Sets the scene
 Usually a whole body shot

4. Close Ups
 Focuses on the detail of the object or
person
 Shows expressions and reactions
 Usually just the head but sometimes
includes the shoulders
 Reveals thoughts and feelings
 Sometimes gets closer as more truth
is revealed

5. Extreme Close Ups (ECU)
 Small part of the body or object
shown (often lips/eyes)
 Emphasises significance
 Makes small things look larger
 Audience focuses on one thing

6. Wide Shots
 Use a wide angle lens
 Gives visual information
 Sets the scene

7. Movement Shots
 Camera usually moves
 However the camera can be
static (still)
 Usually a short duration
 Highly effective

8. Zoom Shots
 Camera stays static
 Gets closer or further away
to the subject
 Can be obvious or subtle

9. Pan Shots
 Camera moves horizontally
 Stays static
 Shows a large amount of
scenery

10. Tilt Shots
 Camera moves vertically
 Usually only moves either up or down
 Swift change between low to high angles
 Very common shot

11. Tracking Shots
 The entire camera moves
 Mounted on a dolly

12. Push In (Character Dolly)
 Full shot which is then
pushed forward to a close up
 Adds tension

13. Pull Back Reveal Shots
 Camera focuses on one thing then
moves back

14. Expand Dolly Shots
 Camera follows character as they
move away
 The actor/actress moves faster
than the dolly
 Creates distance between the
characters/audience

15. Contract Dolly Shots
 Camera moves forward as the
actor/actress does
 Makes a simple action seem
more dramatic
 A variation could have the
character move toward the
camera while the camera pans
up, revealing the subject

16. Crane Shots
 Camera is suspended using a
mechanical arm/crane
 Not lifted very high
 Camera shots become more
flexible
 Dramatic shot that can simulate
flying/swooping

17. Aerial Shots
 Camera on a helicopter/ plane
 Gives a birds eye view of the
action
 Extremely long distance

18. Handheld Shots
 Camera is not mounted on a
stable structure
 Held by a person
 Gives a bumpy/jolty look
 Often used for POV shots

19. Eye Level/Straight On
Angle
 Gives a real life effect
 Same level as the subject
 Makes the audience feel
involved

20. High Angle Shots
 Serves a specific purpose
 Often shows
weakness/vulnerability
 Camera is high and looks
down on the subject

21. Low Angle Shots
 Creates a feel of intimidation
for other characters/the
audience
 Very common shot

22. Point Of View (POV) Shots
 1st person perspective
 Lets the audience into the
mind of the character
 Only see what the character
would see

23. Over the Shoulder (OTS)
Shots
 A way to film conversations
 A reverse shot
 Shows the other characters
dialogue

24. Two Shot
 Shot of two people
 Shows their relationship
 Could be used to show
dialogue, close ups or as an
OTS shot

25. 180° Rule

26. Rule of Thirds