Camera Editing

Long Shot

Long Shot
A long shot contains a landscape image which gives us a more specific idea of the setting and allows us to see what the surroundings look like. Also a long shot may also show us where something is going to happen or take place.

High Angle

High Angle
 We usually see this in films where the camera is at eyeline with this shot the camera is looking down at the subject. I also makes us suggest things from which we may see in the shot. Furthermore by using a high angle shot it makes the scene feel more dramatic and makes it seem like the character is talking to someone at a high level.

Mid Shot

 

Mid Shot

This is a mid shot that the director usually uses to capture the aduience and allow them to feel more personal to the character.  

Wide Shot

Wide Shot

 In a wide shot we see the whole scene. This gives us detail on the shot and allows us to see exactly what is going on.

Two Shot

Two Shot

This is a shot of two people. We see this being used in interviews, or when two people are in the camera shot. These shots are good for seeing two peoples relationshop between subjects. Both characters will have an equal amount of screen so you get too see clearly what both characters are feeling. Furthermore it is good for movement or action and it is a good way to follow the interacting between two people without getting distacted or confused as you are able to see both the characters at the same time.

Low Angle

Low Angle
  A low angle shot is a shot taken from a low angle, anywhere below the eye line looking up at something.

Canted Angle

Canted Angle
  This suggests an imbalance or instability in the scene often used in horror movies. A point-of-view shot if ofted used to create this image and normally a hand held camera is used to create this.

Master Shot

Master Shot 
This is often used to show a whole scene. It includes all the characters in the frame and is mostly seen as a long shot.

Establishing Shot

Establishing Shot
  We usually see this shot as a very wide shot and it is usually used for the first shot of a new scene and designed to show the audience where the main part is taking place.

Aerial Shot

Aerial Shot
An aerial shot means taking the photo from an elevated position. It is often taking from a high position such as a crane, plane or a helicopter.

Point Of View

Point Of View
A point of view shot shows what a character is looking at (represented through the camera). it usually shows the character looking at something, seeing a reaction, or seeing what someone is looking at. This shot is often used in the film editing and sometimes we see this shot being taken over the shoulder of the character who remains visible on the screen.

Close Up

Close Up
The close up shot is often taken of a certain feature of part of the photo and takes up most of the frame. We usually see slose ups taken of peoples faces and are often used for showing detail and emotion.

Over the Shoulder Shot

Over The Shoulder Shot
This shot is taken from behind a person who is looking at the subject. The person would often still be in the shot. The shot helps to figure out the position of the character and get a sense of what they are looking at from the other persons point of view and to see how they are looking at it. We often see these shots during conversation or alternating between different characters.

G322 Mark Scheme (2011) from Armthorpe Media