Camera Angles

 
 

Establishing Shot

 

This is an establishing shot. The effect of this type of shot gives the audience an idea of the time and location in the film or TV show.   
 
 


Long Shot

 A long shot can give you the perspective of the characters body language and shows you in full what they look like.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low Angle Shot

 
A low angle shot can make the character have a high status as it looks like they are looming over you.

 

Mid Shot

A mid shot gives you a deeper insight on the character's body language and you can clarify their expressions better.

 Close Up

A close up is usually of the head and shoulders, this allows the facial expressions to become more visible and less ambiguous. 

 Extreme Close Up

Extreme close ups are used to intensify the tension in a scene, the ambiguity of the eyes can portray a person's emotions more vividly.

 Over The Shoulder Shot

This allows the audience to see what the character, whose shoulder is present, is visualising and the person who they are interacting with. It lets us in on how they are feeling.

 Two Shot

A two shot shows the relationship between the two people present. This can be a happy relationship (as shown) or something more serious.

High Angle Shot

This shot makes a person look more timid and vulnerable showing they can feel insecure