Camera Shots

To get some idea of the different camera angles and shots, we used a camera to take our own.

The first shot we took was the Mid-Shot.

Mid-Shots are used to show detail and facial expressions, as well as the surroundings and settings. It also means that the audience can see any hand gestures the character uses.

We also took a Long Shot and an Extreme Long Shot.
Both types of shots are normally used to show a place, setting the scene and letting the audience know where they are. These types of shots are also used to show action, as it allows the audience to see the whole scene and all of the action and the characters' reactions. These shots tend to be used to help the audience understand where they are and what is happening.

We also took a close up, and then an extreme closeup. Close-ups are often used to highlight things to the audience, for example where a character's eyes are looking, and expressions the actor uses, to help the audience understand the meaning further, and to give them an idea of what the character is thinking. Close-ups in general are used to emphasise certain things to an audience.

We also took some photos using camera angles. The first angle we tried was the Down-Shot. Down-Shots are used to make the audience feel more important than the person they are looking down on - they are looking down both metaphorically and literally. They are used to make the character appear smaller and weaker. In contrast to this is the Up-Shot. Up-Shots are used to make the character appear dominant and more important. In general, Up-Shots make the audience feel intimidated.

Although we didn't take examples of them, Bird's Eye View and Worm's Eye View shots are also used. Bird's Eye Views help to set the scene to the audience, showing them the setting, and giving them a different perspective.