Film Techniques
Film techniques
Camera angles:
Bird’s eye view- An aerial shot of a view, sensation of flying or floating
Eye level- Camera is positioned at the character’s eye level. Often used to display facial expressions and focus on dialogue.
Low angle- The camera is positioned below the feet. Can indicate power and authority and make them look tall and overbearing
High angle- The camera is high in the air. Make the audience feel that they are more important then the object provides the feeling of inferiority to the subject.
Camera shots:
Extreme wide shot- A view so far the subject isn’t even visible, often used o establish a scene.
Very wide shot- The subject is barely visible but the emphasis is still on placing him in his environment, often used to indicate the beginning of something.
Wide shot- The subject takes up the full frame at least as much as comfortably possible. Also known as a long shot or a full shot.
Mid Shot- Shows some part of the subject in more detail while still giving an impression of the whole subject.
Medium Close up- Half way between a mid shot and a Close Up. This shot shows the face more clearly, without getting uncomfortably close.
Close up- A certain feature or part of the subject takes up the whole frame. A close-up exaggerates facial expressions, which convey emotion. The viewer may feel uncomfortable and enter the subject’s personal space and share their feelings.
Extreme close-up- Shows extreme detail and goes beyond us feeling uncomfortable. Often is use to foreshadow something very important and is used in very dramatic scenes.
Cut in- Specifically refers to showing some part of the subject in detail and provides extra information. Can be used purely as an edit point, or to emphasise motion.
Cut away- A shot of something other then the subject. Used as a buffer between shots to assist with editing or to soften a harsh blow. Can often provide crucial information without the viewer being aware.
Over the shoulder shot-
Camera angles:
Bird’s eye view- An aerial shot of a view, sensation of flying or floating
Eye level- Camera is positioned at the character’s eye level. Often used to display facial expressions and focus on dialogue.
Low angle- The camera is positioned below the feet. Can indicate power and authority and make them look tall and overbearing
High angle- The camera is high in the air. Make the audience feel that they are more important then the object provides the feeling of inferiority to the subject.
Camera shots:
Extreme wide shot- A view so far the subject isn’t even visible, often used o establish a scene.
Very wide shot- The subject is barely visible but the emphasis is still on placing him in his environment, often used to indicate the beginning of something.
Wide shot- The subject takes up the full frame at least as much as comfortably possible. Also known as a long shot or a full shot.
Mid Shot- Shows some part of the subject in more detail while still giving an impression of the whole subject.
Medium Close up- Half way between a mid shot and a Close Up. This shot shows the face more clearly, without getting uncomfortably close.
Close up- A certain feature or part of the subject takes up the whole frame. A close-up exaggerates facial expressions, which convey emotion. The viewer may feel uncomfortable and enter the subject’s personal space and share their feelings.
Extreme close-up- Shows extreme detail and goes beyond us feeling uncomfortable. Often is use to foreshadow something very important and is used in very dramatic scenes.
Cut in- Specifically refers to showing some part of the subject in detail and provides extra information. Can be used purely as an edit point, or to emphasise motion.
Cut away- A shot of something other then the subject. Used as a buffer between shots to assist with editing or to soften a harsh blow. Can often provide crucial information without the viewer being aware.
Over the shoulder shot-