This document defines and describes different types of camera shots used in film and television, including their purposes and effects. High angle shots make subjects look small and insignificant, conveying power over them. Low angle shots have the opposite effect, making subjects appear larger and more powerful. Eye level shots depict equal power dynamics. Aerial shots provide a bird's eye view of a scene or place. Close ups focus on details while long shots show a full setting. Two shots depict relationships between subjects. Point of view shots adopt a character's perspective.

1. Camera shots
High angle
This angle
looks down on
someone, it
makes the
person or
object small
and
insignificant.
This is used in
a TV drama
when they
want to know
someone has
more power
over someone
else.
Low angle
This angle
looks up on
something or
someone
making it look
bigger than it
really is. It is
commonly
used when
they want
someone to
look big and
powerful.
Slanted angle
A slanted angle
shows an object or
someone from an
unnatural point of
view. It can be
used in a drama to
show thing only
the audience can
see.
Eye Level
An eye level
angle shows
the object of
the picture
looking directly
at you, this
shows that he
or she has the
same amount
of power as
you. However
in some
magazines it is
used to show
sexual tension
when it is used
with models.
Aerial Shot
A view from
above, it could
be a place or a
scene for a
movie. It shows
everything that
is happening
from a birds eye
view. It shows
the audience
everything that
is happening at
once. A crane
shot is used to
achieve this
type of shot.
Close up Shot
Close up shots arte
used to show an
object in such detail
that it blurs the
background around
the image;. However
it can also be used
in a drama or film to
get close to the
actors so that the
audience feel almost
involved in what is
happening.

2. Camera shots
Long Shot
Takes a picture
from a
distance, it
shows a whole
setting. It
could be used
to show a full
scene or an
actors full
body.
Medium Angle
A medium shot is
usually from the
targets head down
to his or her torso.
This to show the
targets body as well
as there face. This
type of shot is often
used in magazines.
Wide shot
This shot is
commonly
used to show
a target and a
large setting
behind them.
The main point
of this shot is
to try to see
the setting
more than the
target.
Moreover it is
also used to
see large
distances.
Two shot
A two shot is
mostly used in
TV dramas
where it shows
friends side by
side. However
it can also be
used to show
relationships.
The main
purpose of this
shot is for the
audience to
see what sort
of relationship
the characters
have between
them.
Over the shoulder
Taken from behind a
subject to see someone
else. It is sometimes used
in dramas to show
someone’s facial
expression. It is more
commonly used for when
two people are having a
conversation.
Point of view
This shows the
view point of an
actor. You can
usually see the
actors feet or
hands in the
picture so that
you know straight
away what sort of
shot it is. It is
sometimes used in
films to show
someone's
eyesight as blurry,
if they are
becoming
uncurious/