Camera shots, angles and movement

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Extreme long shotAn extreme long shot contains a large

amount of landscape. It is often used at the beginning of a scene or a film to establish general location.

Long shot A long shot contains landscape but gives the

viewer a more specific idea of setting.

Full Shot

A full shot contains a complete view of the characters.

Mid Shot A mid shot contains the characters or

a character from the waist up.

Close UpContains just one characters face, this can show

that characters emotion

Extreme Close up Contains one part of the characters face or

other object, this is an intense view

Camera Angles

Birds Eye Angle Looks from far above directly down on to a

scene with a long shot it can be used as an establishing shot

High Angle Looking down on a character, often to show

they are vulnerable or small

Eye- Level Angle Most commonly used shot, puts the viewer on

level with the character

Low Angle Looks up at the character it often makes them

look larger

Camera Movement.

Crane shot The camera is put on a crane and moved

upwards

Tracking Shot The camera is literally on tracks to follow a

scene or go around a scene.

Pan shot Used to show a panoramic view of a setting