I am going to use a variety of different camera shots when i film each scene of the video which would allow me to have different perceptives of the shots and i can experiment when it comes to editing my music video to enusre that it has a smooth and proffesional effect.
Camera shots
A camera shot is the amount of space which is seen is one shot or frame. The purpose of the shots are to demonstrate different aspects of a films characters, setting and themes.
Extreme long shot
This shot contains a large amount of landscape. It is commonly used at the beggining of a scene or a film to establish the general location/setting. This shot is also known as an establishing shot.
Full shot
This shot contains a complete full view of the characters. From this shot the audience are able to take in the cotumes and body langauge which would allow the audience to understand the relationship between the characters.
Long shot
This shot contains some ladnscape but gives the audience a better specific idea of the setting. For example it may show a house where the action will take place.
Mid shot
This shot shows the character or characters from the waist up. The audience are able to see the characters faces more clearly aswell as their communication with other characters which may also be in the scene.
Close up shot
The shot contains just one characters face or an object. This shot allows the audience to understand the charcters emotions and feelings just by their facial expressions. The close up shot normally has a meaning to the narrative.
Extreme close up shot
This shot contains one part of a charcters face or an object. This type of shot creates an intense mood as shows the true emotions of the character usually through an extreme close up shot of their eyes. It would also show an object which would have great significance at that particular moment in the narrative.
Two shot
This shot contains two characters in just one frame. It is used to show characters from the waist up or full body. This shot is used to show the relationship and the situation which the two characters are in.
Point of view shot
This shot is used from the point of view of a particular character, its what they see from their eyes. This is used to engage the audience with the characters and create a sense of connection with the characters actions and motives.
Over the shoulder shot
This shot is framed from behind a person who is looking at a subject. This shot helps to establish the position of each person and it would allow the audience to get the feel of looking at that person from the other characters point of view.
Camera angles
Camera angles are used to position the viewer so that they can understand the relationship between the characters and any other action which is taking place in the film. They are important to shape meaning in a film.
High angle
This camera angle is used to look down upon a subject. If the high angle is used for a character it would make them appear vulnerable and small. It is used to demonstrate to the audience the perspective of a particular character.
Low angle
This camera angle is used to look up at a subject. It is the total opposite of a high angle and instead makes a character look powerful and superior. This would make the audience feel vulnerable and small as they are looking up to the character.
Eye level angle
This camera angle puts the audience on an equal balance with the characters. This camera angle is used in most films as it allows the audience to feel comfortable with the characters.
Birds eye angle
This camera angle is used to look directly down upon a scene. This is often used as an establishing angle and is most commonly used at the beginning of a film to establish the setting.
Dutch angle
This camera angle is where the teh camera is deliberatly slanted onto one side. This can be used for dramatic effect and helps create unease and disorientation.
Camera movement
Camera movements are used to shape a meaning of a film.
Pan
This movement is a horizantal camera movement in which the camera moves from left to right. It is used to give a panormaic view of a setting and can be used to establish a scene.
Crane shot
This movement is where the action of the film is filmed in a vertical direction. It is often used to singify the end of a film. The effect of this movement is achieved by placing the camera on a crane which can move upwards.
Arc shot
This camera movement is a full or semi circle view around the object or character/'s. The camera moves around the charcters so the audience can get a full view of their faces showing their reactions which would increase the intensity of the scene.
Tracking shot
This camera movement is either the forward or backwards movement into the action in a film. Tracking in would draw the audiences attention and tracking out would demonstrates that the action is over and the scene is coming to an end.
Tilt shot
This camera movement is the verticle movement of the camera. Its the movement of the camera up or down on an axis.
Zoom
This camera movement is the change in the lens focal length which gives the illusion of moving the camera closer or furthur away. It can also be used for a tracking shot if it is used correctly.
Crab shot
This camera movement follows the movement of the character to allow the audience to keep up with action taking place.
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