Camara Work CAMARA SHOT TYPES + ANGLES

Camera coverage, is the amount and kind of footage shot used to capture a scene in filmmaking and video production. The film editor uses coverage in post-production to assemble the final cut. Coverage is important not only to keep things dynamic and exciting within the scene but also to ease the editing process of the movie

All the shots combined together make the scene very interesting, especially as it contains very elaborate compositions and as it focuses on character’s facial expressions. In the example above long shots, medium shots, close-ups are shown, the scene is practically silent. Yet the amazing coverage is able to convey emotions and tensions.Example of coverage: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

Establishing shot Usually the first shot of a new scene; starter shot to a scene. Where the scene is going to take place, designed to show audience where the action is taking place.

Medium shot It is the Most common shot in movies and it usually allows the establishing shots of a new scene or location. The subject is in the middle distance letting the the background to be shown. It is filmed from the knees or waist or chest up, which emphasis on the subjects body language.

Over-the-shoulder shot Over-the-shoulder are designed to keep the sense of geography in the scene even tho new camera angle are introduced, cutting to another over the shoulder shot keeps the editorial pace. Used commonly when two characters are having a discussion and will usually follow a establishing shot that helps the audience place the characters in their setting.

Two shot A two shot is a shot in which frames a view of the subjects. The subjects do not have to be next to each other. There are many which have one subject in the foreground and the other subject in the background. The shot is used to show the emotional reactions between the subjects.

Master Shot The initial recording of a scene is usually done with a master shot. This is a shot wide enough to capture the action in its entirety. A master shot is a film recording of an entire dramatised scene, from start to finish, from an angle that keeps all the actors in view. It is often a long shot and can sometimes perform a double function as an establishing shot. Usually, the master shot is the first shot checked off during the shooting of a scene—it is the foundation of camera coverage, other shots that reveal different aspects of the action. Master shot, shows the geography of a scene, proximity of the actors to one and other and the objects in that scene.

Close-ups A type of shot which lighting frames a person or an object to display the most detailed but doesn’t include the broader scene The camera switch between medium shots and close up to get the brutality of the scene.

Extreme close-up Any shot that zooms in very close to a particular part of a subject - they are varied but usually focus on a particular part of a person, object or animal. (Close up of someones eyes) these shots are intense and too close to get a general reaction or emotion except in a very dramatic scene. Normally followed by a wider shot For more effective use of the shot types, the close ups and extreme shots are for more revealing, more important characters in the scene, so that they can have a bigger impact of the audience.

Long shot Moves the camera closer to the subjects, the background is still part of the shot but less important, characters are usually viewed from head to toe and the action or movement of a character becomes more important.

Extreme long shot Sets the camera furthest away from the subjects and is to emphasise setting or establish location. People are not focused upon but the background is more important to set the scene.

Point of view Shows what the character is looking at, presented through the camera. It is usually established by being positioned between a shot of a character looking at something and then showing the characters reaction.

Long take A long take is an uninterrupted shot in a film which last much longer than the conventional editing. Often accomplished through the use of a dolly shot or a steadicam shot. It can be used to draw attention to the camera or hide it.

Eye-level An Eye Level shot is where the camera is positioned as though it is a human actually observing a scene, so that actors’ heads are on a level with the focus and the camera will be placed approximately five to six feet from the ground. Eye level shots are fairly neutral shots and is considered the most common view.

High angle shot The camera looks down on the subject from a high angle, high angle shots can make the subject seem venerable or powerless when applied with the correct mood, setting and effects. Shown here in the incredibles a big shadow of a possible super villain covers them setting the mood as they have a problem on their hands and as they are a lot smaller seeming weak.

Low angle shot A shot from a camera angle positioned low on the vertical axis anywhere below they line looking up. The effect of having a low angle shot makes the subject look strong and powerful. In this low angle shot we can see Peter Parker putting on his mask to be a powerful superhero known as Spiderman.

Dutch angle A type of camera shot in which the camera angle is deliberately slanted to one sideOften to portray the uneasiness or tension in the subject being filmed. Fixed dutch camera angles during investigations heightens the psychological tension in the scene.

Dolly zoom An unsettling in-camera effect that appears to undermine normal visual perception. This effect is achieved by zooming in and out while the camera dollies towards or away from the object in such a way auto keep the same size in the frameThe visual appearance adds a highly unsettling effect with strong emotional impact.

Movements

Panningswivelling a still or video camera horizontally from a fixed position. This motion is similar to the motion of a person when they turn their head on their neck from left to right.

Tilting tilting Point-of-view shot expresses either attention or head motion. Attention might convey a potential love interest with "elevator eyes" or concern with sizing up an opponent. Head motion could show a nodding "yes". Combining tilt with camera position could show a face plant or tipping over backwards.

Tracking A tracking shot is any shot where the camera follows backward, forward or moves alongside the subject being recorded. In cinematography, the term refers to a shot in which the camera is mounted on a camera dolly that is then placed on rails – like a railroad track.

Zooming technique of changing the focal length of a zoom lens (and hence the angle of view) during a shot – this technique is also called a zoom. The technique allows a change from close-up to wide shot.