Camera shots and movement research

I began looking into different camera shot and media language which might be included into my trailer.

Establishing shot:

Establishing shots are often shown at the beginning of a sequence. It establishes the location where the scene will be based.

Wide shot:

Wide shots are used to display most of the action within the performance or to demonstrate a spaced out feeling.

Long shot:

Long shot's display a person from a considerable distance, showing most of the character.

Mid shot:

A mid shot shows the character from the waist upward. Both the character and the background show equal dominance in the shot.

Medium close-up:


A medium close up is half way between a mid shot and a close up. This shows the face clearly without being uncomfortably close.

Close-up:

A close up shows the characters face from the shoulders upward. This is used to emphasise the characters emotional state. Close up's can also be used to highlight other features, not just for the face, to highlight importance.

Extreme close-up:


An extreme close up shows something with great emphasis and detail. This is used with reason and often used within very dramatic scenes.

Point of view shot:

Point of view shot shows what the character see's from their perspective. When used it should be made obvious who's perspective the viewers looking from.

Canted angle:


Canted angles are deliberately done when the camera is slanted to one side. This is used for dramatic effect such as uneasiness or madness.

Two shot:

Two shot's are good to introduce and show the relationship between two characters. This shot can be changed depending on the amount of people; for example, if there are 3 characters in the shot then it'll be a 'three shot'.

Crane shot:


A crane shot is taken with a crane which is used to show the characters surroundings. It's commonly used to end a film or to show a character from above.

Aerial shot:

This shot is taken with a helicopter or plane to show or establish a large scene. It could also demonstrate a characters insignificance.

Low angle shot:

A low angle shot is used to give the character power or greatness. It's called this as the camera is placed below the subject.

High angle shot:


A high angle shot provides the character with little power and vulnerability. The camera is placed above the characters.

Over the shoulder shot:

Over the shoulder often is used during scenes involving alot of diologue. This shot could also emphasises hight difference or the characters position in the scene.

Tracking shot:

Tracking involves a camera on a track. These shots are often used within running or car chase scenes to show the speed of the character.

Focus Pull:

Focus Pull's highlights to the viewer what's importaint in the scene, whether it's close up to the camera or far away. For Example, focus pulls could be used between two people in conversation or used to focus on an object.

Panning:

Panning is used so to keep up with the pace of the moving subject. Therefore the moving image is in focus and the background is blured.

Hand- Held:

Hand held shots are used to provide a natural feel to a scene, for example, if someone is running the camera will be shacky. This could provide an uncomfortable and tence feel to the event.

Steadi-cam:

Steadi-cam's are hand held yet provide stebility to the shot so, compared to hand-held, the shot won't be so shacken and less natural.