The 11 camera angles
- 1. THE 11 CAMERA ANGLES By Gaia
- 2. ESTABLISHING SHOT This is the shot that sets the scene for the film. This shows us what era ( horse and carts on streets, old houses etc.) or country (landmarks: big ben Eiffel tower etc.) the film is going to take place.
- 3. WIDE SHOT The wide shot also sets the scene but may also introduces the main character/characters.
- 4. MEDIUM SHOT A medium shot is usually shot from the actors waste up. This is to show the character more close-up but still enough to see what they are doing.
- 5. MEDIUM CLOSE-UP SHOT A medium close-up, this is when the actors seen from the shoulders up. This is used to capture the emotion or facial expression of the character.
- 6. EXTREME CLOSE-UP SHOT An extreme shot gives More emotion from the character. Extreme close- ups can also be on an object to show that it is particularly significant e.g. a murder weapon in a crime drama.
- 7. POINT OF VIEW SHOT This shot is to make the audience feel like they are in the character’s shoes and see things through their eyes. This makes the audience sympathise with the character.
- 8. OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT This angle is made to make the audience feel like they are there interacting with the character looking over the shoulder.
- 9. TWO SHOT/SHOT REVERSE Two shot this is simply when there are two people in the shot. Reverse shot this is when the camera has shot of one person at a time, this is used when two people are having a conversation.
- 10. LOW ANGLE SHOT Low angle shots make the characters in the shot look important, strong , powerful.
- 11. HIGH ANGLE SHOT High angle shots make the characters appear insignificant or weak.