Camera Shots

Long Shot

In filming making, or camera use, a long shot is used to establish a location of the scene and what is happening in the scene, to place the character or object in some relation to its surroundings. Typically it shows the entire object or human figure. It is also to show where the action that is taking place and what is going on.

                      

Tilt Shot

Tilting the camera in film making is creating the effect of confusion or the character, sometimes disorientation, and to be put into an example, it could be used effectively in a nightmare. It is often used to portray the Psychological uneasiness or tension in the subject being filmed.

Tracking Shot

In filming, a tracking shot can be very effective when you want to cause tension or uneasiness. The tracking shot involves just following the character or object around, usually on some kind of track or wheeled platform to track the scene. It is used to create anxiety in the audience as you would find out the same time that the subject did, what was to happen.

Extreme Close-Up

The extreme close up shot is used to closely identify an action. It is often used in horror films, to show anxiety, or nervousness. It can also be used to concentrate on the subject’s detail intensely. You would normally need a reason to get this close up to the subject and expect to see it in dramatic scenes.

Worms Eye View

The worm’s eye view shot is used often to indicate fear, from the audiences view it shows events from the character’s vulnerable perspective. It shows the scene from the ground, as if you are a worm.

High Angle 
The High Angle shot shows the object to be insignificant, powerless and vulnerable. The camera should be located above the eye line. High angle shots are usually used in film to make the moment more dramatic or if there is someone at a higher level that the character below is talking to. 

Point Of View

This shot gives the audience the impression that you are the subject, you see what the subject sees through their eyes. It is usually established by being positioned between a shot of a character looking at something, and a shot showing the character's reaction

Bird’s Eye View

In filming, a bird's-eye shot refers to a shot looking directly down on the subject. This shot can be used to give an overall establishing shot of a scene, or to emphasise the smallness or insignificance of the subjects. It adds to audience appeal, it gives a different view on what is going on in the scene.

Medium Close-Up

This shot brings focus to the subject. It brings attention to what the subject is doing. This shot shows the face more clearly, without getting uncomfortably close.

Over The Shoulder

This shot gives the audience the impression that somebody is following the subject; it places the audience in the position of the character or possibly the follower. It is also often used when two subjects are conversing, to show the view of the speaking subject from the others perspective.