Camera Angles/Shot Types Flashcards
What is an Extreme long shot?
Often used at the beginning of a scene to show where the scene will take place. For this reason this type of shot is often called an establishing shot.
What is a long shot?
In a long shot, it is usually possible to discern individuals but there is also a great deal of background.
What is a full shot?
A full shot shows a character from head to toe. This type of shot is often used as a ‘master shot’ for the scene, showing all the action that occurs.
What is a Mid shot?
A mid shot is often used when filming conversations. It is one of the most frequently used shots in film and television.
What is a close-up?
A close up usually shows a characters face. Often used when shoting conversations, this is also one of the most frequently used shot sizes in film and television.
What is an extreme close-up
Extreme close-ups are used to show small details such as a characters eyes.
What is an overshot?
The camera positioned directly above the subject. This is often used in establishing, where the camera flies over city streets. Alfred Hitchcock used an over shot in Psycho when Norman Bates carries his mother out of his bedroom and down the stairs.
What is a high angle?
The camera is positioned above the subject. Looking down at an angle. This angle makes the subject appear smaller, powerless and more vulnerable.
What is an Eye level?
This is the most commonly used camera angle used in film and television. Where as most camera angles are highly stylised, an eye level shot creates a sense of normalcy and realism because this is how we see the world. In Jaws, Steven Spielberg used eye level shots to engage audiences, choosing to shoot characters in the water from eye level rather than from above. cinematographer Bill Butler developed a box which allowed the water to lap up against the camera , effectively putting the audience in the water with the characters.
What is a low angle?
The camera is positioned below eye level, Looking up, to imply a sense of power and dominance.
What is an undershot?
The camera is positioned directly beneath the subject, looking up, often coupled with point of view shots when the character is looking up at something.
