Different types of camera shots in film

1. Extreme long shots are used in order to show the environment in a scene and often, like in this shot,
the characters relation to the size of the structures around them. For example; here the character is
portrayed as monstrous and has destroyed everything around it. Because the shot allows the
audience to see this fully, they get the impression that the characters presence is intimidating and
destructive. The use of a long shot simply enhances this, to allow the audience to view what else is
going on around the character, and how that enforces a representation of that character.

2. Here, an over the shoulder shot is used portray a conversation,
reinforcing identities between characters. This way, the audience
are able to keep up with who’s who and who is talking, without
getting confused. For example; it sticks to the 180 degree rule
and so the audience engages in a clear conversation between
the pair, focussing on the person who is talking, without
confusion.

3. Extreme close up shots like this, intensifies the emotion the
character is expressing. Here, the atmosphere brings tension as all
we are exposed to is his eyes. He is looking straight at the audience
which makes us vulnerable, but with the stern expression on his face,
making him look empowered. This adds to the mise en scene, with
his strong attire making him seem powerful and dominant over other
characters in the scene.

4. High angle shots are usually used to portray the character or
object as vulnerable. For example; here, the camera plays the part
of the predator, as he becomes the victim trying to defend
himself. In this instance, because the camera is above, the
atmosphere is slightly intensified as we are looking onto him like
he is the prey, making his actions seem abrupt and panicked.

5. Birds eye view shots are predominantly used to view the situation, getting an overview of the
action. Here, the shot gives different dynamics to the piece and makes it a bit more frantic as
you can’t see their faces, making you less connected with the situation/ characters. It makes
the scenario less familiar because you’re seeing things from a different perspective. Here, the
shot is taken because the scene is mysterious, something is about to occur/ a fight is about to
take place and so this shot allows the audience to see everything happening.