camera angles/shots Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
low angle
A
makes subject appear more:
- intimidating
- powerful
- higher status
- dominant
2
Q
high angle
A
makes subject appear more:
- weak
- inferior
- lower status
- powerless
3
Q
close up
A
- emphasises emotions/expressions
- helps us relate to the character
4
Q
medium/mid-shot
A
- natural, neutral feeling
- shows the character in their natural habitat/surroundings
5
Q
long shot
A
- shows the character’s body language and movement
- can show that a character is isolated/alone/surrounded etc
6
Q
establishing shot
A
- used at the beginning of a scene
- communicates significance or mood of a setting
- establishes (sets up) the scene
7
Q
two-shot
A
- shows the relationship between two characters
- can either show a positive or negative relationship depending on position/body language of characters
8
Q
over the shoulder shot
A
- shows a character’s perspective
- they appear bigger in the frame
- can be used to hide a character’s identity
9
Q
POV
A
- shows a character’s direct perspective
10
Q
worm’s eye view
A
- shows extreme dominance and confidence
11
Q
bird’s eye view
A
- shows extreme weakness and lack of power
12
Q
extreme close up
A
- exaggerates facial expressions
- creates tension
