Camera Shots & Angles Flashcards
What is the definition of a close up shot?
This shows very litte background, and concentrates on a face, or a specific detail.
What is the purpose of a close up shot?
This shot is used to show the importance of details, show character emotions, heighten tension & magnify objects.
What is the definition of an extreme close up shot?
A shot in which small portions of a subject are magnified on the screen. (ex: a character’s eyes)
What is the purpose of an extreme close up shot?
This shot builds intensity and allows the audience to get up close and personal with the subject, revealing details that may have been previously missed.
What is the definition of a mid shot?
This shot contains a figure from the knees/waist up.
What is the purpose of a mid shot?
This shot is used to show minimal background detail and characters whilst presenting them within the cinematic world, usually focusing on character dialogue and interaction.
What is the definition of a long shot?
(The long shot category also encompasses the full-shot.) This shot shows the entire human body, with the head near the top of the frame and feet near the bottom.
What is the purpose of a long shot?
The long shot keeps the focus on characters, whilst allowing the audience to understand the relationship between the characters and their environment.
What is the definition of an extreme long shot?
An extreme long shot mainly shows the environment rather than characters, using very little detail, typically capturing a landscape or exterior.
What is the purpose of an extreme long shot?
The extreme long shot is generally used as a scene-setting, establishing shot, taking the focus off of characters.
What is the definition of a Point of View shot?
A point of view shot is shot through the eyes of a character.
What is the purpose of a point of view shot?
The point of view shot makes the audience feel as if they are part of the scene and involves them in the events.
What is the definition of an over the shoulder shot?
The over the shoulder shot is a shot in which the camera is placed just behind an “off-screen” actor so that their shoulder is in the frame while you capture the “on-screen” actor’s coverage.
What is the definition of a high angle shot?
This shot is shooting from above, with the camera placed higher than subjects.
What is the purpose of a high angle shot?
The high angle shot makes subjects appear smaller, vulnerable and powerless.
