Camera Shots

 

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Long shot

This shot is a long shot. It shows the entire body of the character, this shot doesn’t focus on there facial expression but there builds and there outfits

Extreme long shot

An extreme long shot shows the scene as well as the character. It can set the scene and is also an establishing shot. There is little visible detail but focus on the area around.

Worm view

A worm view is an effective shot it shows the shot from a different perspective. When it is focused on one person it makes them more intimidating, and makes them look more powerful and in control. 

Aerial shot

An aerial shot gives the audience a position to see everything. It makes something seem a lot smaller then it is really is. An aerial shot normally just shows scenery it rarely shows characters.

Mid Shot

A mid shot shows only from the waist and above. The viewers can see the characters' faces
more clearly as well as their interaction with other characters. This shot is normally used for to show more detail of what’s happening

Extreme close up

An extreme close is a closer version of a close up. It also shows emotion. It would normally only show the mouth, nose and eyes. It shows detail, e.g. tattoo details, tears or cuts. So when some on is crying an extreme close up may be used to build up effect.

Close up

Showing only from the shoulders up, the close up is used in films to focus on the emotion. It is also used to bring detail into the shot for example a cut in an action shot could be the main focus, therefore would be the only thing shown in the shot.