High Angle Shot
A shot whereby the camera is positioned at an angle above the subject.
In this scene – from The Avengers – the shot is used to show the
facial expressions of two of the main character’s as they see a look up at
something in the sky.
Low Angle Shot
A shot whereby the camera is positioned at an angle below the subject.
In this scene – again, from the Avengers – this angle is used to
show the main character’s assembled as a team.
Establishing Shot
A wide shot of a location that establishes a sense of environment
and surroundings.
In this shot – from Harry Potter – the shot is used to introduce
the Hogwarts Castle in which the film takes place – signifying to the viewer
that this is where the film will take place.
Extreme Long Shot
A wide shot that places a person or object a long distance away
from the camera.
In this shot – from the Disney film Ratatouille – the extreme long
shot is used to show the size of the small, rat main character in comparison to
the vastness of Paris in which he now finds himself.
Long Shot
A shot in which a person can be seen from head to toe.
This example helps to establish the character and shows him in
comparison to the number of people he is running from in the scene.
Medium Long Shot
A shot in which a person can be seen from
head to knee.
In this example the shot is used to
introduce the character and show her reaction to a series of events that she
has just witnessed.
Medium Shot
A shot in which a person can be seen from head to waist.
In this example
Medium Close Up
A shot in which a person can be seen from head to shoulders/upper
body.
Close up
A shot in which a person’s head is captured.
Extreme Close Up
A shot which captures a specific feature or reaction on a person’s
face.
Point-Of-View Shot
A shot captured from a person’s point of view
Two Shot
Any shot with two people in it
Over-The-Shoulder Shot
A shot taken from the perspective of
someone’s shoulder.
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