Camera shots

Using a variety of camera shots during a short or long film makes them more interesting and can also portray more detail to the audience that they might not otherwise realise. A large variety of camera shots can be used within a scene, and each scene can vary the amount of cuts it includes. For example a scene that includes a variety of camera angles, but seems to only include one cut is the beach scene from the film Atonement; this technique allows the audience to see the whole scene givinf them a better understanding of the situation. Compared with the ending scene which is a contrast as it includes many camera shots and lots of cuts this is to help the audience visualise the context better as it uses visual shots to explain.

This is an example of extreme close up shot as you can
see the  camera angle is very close. I will use this angle as
this shot is used to portray detail to the audience, this may not
just be a close up shot of somebodies to exagerate the emotions;
but it can also be of an inaminate object something that
has importance so this way it shows it to the viewer clearly
but subtly and would only be a section of a persons face such
as their eyes.

This is an example of a close up shot, as shown in the
image this is similar to an extreme close up shot, but
instead it isn't as close. I can use this type of angle within
my film as it is a way of showing important details
or characters expression, but instead it is more subtle
and is able to include more in the frame such as
a characters whole face instead of just their mouth.




This is an example of a over the shoulder shot this is
mainly used during two characters conversing, but not
always are they speaking it could just be capturing the
facial expressions. I will try to include this type of angled
shot so that the audience, are able to see clearly the
conversation between two character, and give them a better
understanding of what is happening within the scene. It will
also give the viewer the feel of that they are in the scene due
to the positioning of the camera over a characters shoulder.



This is an example of two shot, this is a shot that
includes two characters within a frame. I will use this
angle as the audience will be able to see the two
characters clearly and see the two converse, seeing
the reactions of both actors giving the audience a
better understanding of scene and the two
characters relationship.







This is an example of a mid shot, this camera shot
includes the characters upper body and face. I will use
this angle whilst filming as it allows the audience to
see clearly what the character is doing and give them
a better understanding of what is happening within
the scene as well as the shot including the background,
so they can see the character interact with the
surroundings.



This is an example of a long shot, I will definitely
include this type angle  as it shows to the audience the
scene which gives them a better understanding of the
settings in which is it set. Without this the audience may
not be able to understand what the setting is and may
not understand what happens within the story.

This is an example of a wide shot, this includes the whole of a chacter and the surroundings. This angle will also be included as it captures particularly if the character is moving within the scene as it allows the audiecne to see clearly the character interact with the surroundings.