Camera Shots
LONG SHOT
This shows the subject and the environment around the subject, this would be used to show where your character would be for the next scene to show the audience the environment that the character is surrounded by.
FULL SHOT
It shows the subject fully from head to toe , which could be used to show the differences in height if there was two subjects. This full shot shows us the character in full which could help to show us his body form or to show if he was in a wheel chair.
MID SHOT
Shows some part of the subject in more detail , this could be used to show the upper body if the subject had a big torso to fill the frame witch would make the subject look more powerful .
Certain feature or part of the subject that takes up the whole frame , this would be used to show the character having a convocation with him self or the audience.
EXTREME CLOSE UP
Get close up and personal with the subject to show more detail in the facial expressions , this would be used for facial expressions .
BIRDS EYE VIEW
Is a elevated view of a subject from above with perspective as though the observer was a bird , this would be used for blue prints or on a police camera from a helicopter.
HIGH ANGLE
Shows the subject from above , this could be used to show the subject as powerless or inferior .
This angle is when you have two or more subjects all at head level with each other , this could be used to show two people having a convocation .
LOW ANGLE
This shows the subject from below , this angle is used to show that the subject has superiority other the other subjects .
CANTED ANGLE
This angle shows unbalance , this would be used to as the subjects eyes so you are seeing what they are seen when walking or running .
Useful notes here on camera angles. You could explain how not just only how they are used but what the effect on the audience is.
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