Camera Shots

PanoramaConnotation - Shows the wider location

Connotation – Shows the whole character, movement and action.

Long shot

Connotation – Good for showing conversation,group shots and thecharacters clothing.

Mid shot

Close upConnotation – Good for showing facial expression, mood/attitude and dialogue shots.

Extreme close upConnotation – Shows detail such as a characters facial features or detailed objects.

Point of View ShotConnotation – Positions audience as the character

Connotation – Shot of 2 people, balances a shot

2 Shot

Over the Shoulder ShotConnotation – Stood behind the character

Camera Angles

High Angle/Birds eye viewConnotation – Connotes insignificance, often used on females or a hero in danger

Low AngleConnotation – Connotes power, often used on males and connotes strength

Worms eye viewConnotation – Connotes power, often used on males and connotes strength

Canted AngleConnotation – Connotes confusion, strangeness or a fallen over character.