Camera Shots

My video to show some important camera shots:



These camera shots are used to make a film interesting, rather than just having one continuous view/shot. Rule of thirds is used in photography as well as in films, the rule of thirds adds structure to the film to make it more appealing for the audience. A long shot is a shot from far away, and is commonly used to show the surroundings. A medium shot is closer to the subject, and a close up it showing the subject in more detail. 

A high angle is a shot taken from a high angle, this can show that a character/person has more authority to the person in the shot. An extreme close up is very close up, if the object was a person it could be a shot of their eyes. This shot allows the audience to see an emotion more clearly, it makes the emotion of the subject stand out. A low angle is taking a shot from a lower angle than normal, this could include the camera man kneeling to the shot is at a good angle. This shot can make the view look interesting, and show more information.

Panning is a shot where the camera follows the subject without walking with the camera. A tracking shot is similar but follows the subject by the camera man moving rather than moving the camera (panning). I have to make sure when I film that I make sure their is enough space above the subject, and the sides. This is called headroom.

Lighting is also important to take into account when I film, if my like is overexposed then the white balance will be washed out, leaving me with a really bright shot. If I don't have enough lighting, it will be too dark. But because I will be making a thriller opening I need it to be quiet dark at points to create mystery, but I must make sure I don't make it too dark.


I have learn some camera angles and shots, and how using them can create certain emotions with the audience.