ENGLISH CAMERA AANGLES THING Flashcards
Types of shots
Establishing shot (extreme long shot), Close up shot, mid shot, full shot, over the shoulder shot, pov shot, high angle shot, low angle shot, long shot
What is establishing shot (extreme long shot) used for?
-introduces new scenes
-tell the viewer where and when the action is happening
What is close up shot for?
Create emotional connections
Highlight details
Show characters’ emotions
What is mid shot for?
Focus on whole scene while also preserving important details
What is full shot for?
Show the person’s facial expression and body language
What is over the shoulder shot for?
Display a relationship dynamic between 2 characters
Creating a sense of intimacy
What is pov shot for?
Show what the characters see
-create empathy or understanding
What is high angle shot for
Make characters feel vulnerable or powerless
What us low angle shot for
Make characters appear to be more powerful, dominant or in control
What is long shot for?
Bring audience into the world
Diegetic vs non diegetic
Diegetic - heard by everyone
Non diegetic - only audience can hear