the 11 camera angles

By Gaia

THE 11 CAMERA ANGLES

This is the shot that sets the scene for the

film. This shows us what era ( horse and carts on streets, old

houses etc.) or country (landmarks: big ben Eiffel tower

etc.) the film is going to take place.

ESTABLISHING SHOT

The wide shot also sets the

scene but may also introduces

the main character/chara

cters.

WIDE SHOT

A medium shot is usually shot from the actors waste

up. This is to show the character more

close-up but still enough to see what

they are doing.

MEDIUM SHOT

A medium close-up, this is when the

actors seen from the shoulders up. This is used to capture the

emotion or facial expression of the

character.

MEDIUM CLOSE-UP SHOT

An extreme shot gives

More emotion from the character.

Extreme close-ups can also be on an

object to show that it is particularly significant e.g. a

murder weapon in a crime drama.

EXTREME CLOSE-UP SHOT

This shot is to make the audience feel like they are in the character’s shoes and see things through their eyes.

This makes the audience sympathise with the character.

POINT OF VIEW SHOT

This angle is made to make the audience feel like

they are there interacting with

the character looking over the

shoulder.

OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT

Two shot this is simply when there are two people in the

shot. Reverse shot this is when the

camera has shot of one person at a time, this is used when two people are having a

conversation.

TWO SHOT/SHOT REVERSE

Low angle shots make the characters

in the shot look important, strong ,

powerful.

LOW ANGLE SHOT

High angle shots make the characters appear insignificant

or weak.

HIGH ANGLE SHOT