Shot Types and Camera Movments Christy Duvenhage
Shot Types and Camera Movments
Christy Duvenhage
Low Angle
• The shot is of the camera looking up at an individual
• This angle portrays the individual as brave and strong
High Angle
• This angle is from above looking down on the individual
• Makes the subject look less powerful and vulnerable
Mid-Shot
• Shows the top half of the individual• It is used most of the time when a character is
present• Mid-shot tends to be used to introduce a
character and to allow the audience to see their facial features
Canted Angle
• Deliberately slanted to one side• Sometimes used for dramatic effect to help
portray chaos and disorder
Bird Eye View
• A view from a high angle as if seen by a bird in flight
• Tends to be used to see a whole area
Close Up
• Close up of a certain area of an individual• Portrays the emotion of a character• Attention on the individual
Follow Me/Over The Shoulder
• Taken from behind the subject• Sometimes used with a character whose identity
can’t be shown/must remain a mystery• Creates mystery for the audience• Sometimes used in conversations
Point of View (P.O.V)
• The subject’s perspective• -It’s what the subject see’s, this helps the
audience see their point of view
Long Shot
• Tends to show the scenery • Show what the character is going to endure
Establishing Shot
• Establishes the scene for the audience• Sets the scene, normally used at the start of a
film or when at a new location
Extreme Close Up
• Focuses on a feature on the individuals face• Usually used to portray intense emotions
Camera Movements
• Pan- Fixed point turning right to left• Tilt- Fixed point turning up and down• Dolly zoom- Zooms in on the subject but moving
camera backwards• Arc- Goes around the subject e.g.360• Zoom- Camera is stationary and zooms in • Track(ing) - Moves forwards or backwards• Crabbing/sideways- Moves sideways/left or right• Crane shot- Camera is lifted for height