Film Shots

1. Low-Angle 

A low angle is when the camera is held low down and is aimed up at the character or object in focus.


2. Side-Shot

A side shot/two shot is used to show two different subjects at the same time.


3. Extreme Close-up

 

This type of shot focuses with great detail on a certain area of the character's face giving a precise representation of their emotion. The background is not visible to the audience, forcing them to focus on the character.

4. Close-up

This shot shows the whole of the character's face showing their facial expressions providing the audience with an understanding of how they feel about the events taking place within the narrative. The background cannot be seen.

5. High-angle

This shot is held up the subjects and aims down on them, making them seem small, silly.