Tuesday, 21 September 2010

Low Angle Shot

Again, this shot would be used to represent the status of a character. A low angle shot, such as this, promotes supierority. The character has power over others, maybe someone to look up to. This angled shot is commanly used with the super hero character or idols.

*this is a trerrible photograph. Photos should not be taken infront of a window.


High Angle Shot

An angle shot is used to represent the ststus of a character. This high angle shot shows us looking down on the character almost as if they are imperior to us.

Over-the-Shoulder Shot

This enables us to see relationships between characters and also dialect and conversations.

Two Shot

Like the name suggests, this has two characters in. It can be used similary to a medium shot and share similar traits. A two shot is often used to establish relationships.

Exstreme Close Up

This shot focuses on the character's facial expressions in detail. A shot like this creates a tense and fast paced atmoshere. This can also be used with objects.

Close Up

The whole head of a character is in this shot, we are focused on their facial expressions. This shot can also be used to show a character's emotion.

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Medium Close Up

A medium close up shot focuses on the characters factial expressions showing us their emotions. The shot shows both the head and shoulders and leaves room for a background which allows us to change our persception of the character. This is often used to introduce a character.
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