Examples Of Different Camera Shots

2 Shot

2 shot is used to let the audience see both characters at the same time in the same shot. They would normally be talking to eachother but that is not always the case.

This movie is Once. The 2 shot is of the lovers. This shot is to show that they are close and spending time together.

Point Of View Shot

Point of view shot is used to allow the audience to see what is happening from the cameras point of view. Also so they experience the feeling of the character.

This programme is the Peep Show. The point of view shot is of one of the men giving the other one something. It allows the audience to see how the man feels.

Low Angle

Low angle is used to make the character in the shot seem superior, dominant and strong.

This movie is Titanic. The low angle is of him looking down at Rose DeWitt Bukater. In this shot he is meant to look strong and dominant.

High Angle

High angle is used to make the audience think that the character in the shot is weak, vulnerable and inferior.

This movie is also Titanic. The high angle is of her looking up at Jack Dawson. In this shot she is meant to look week and vulnerable.

Long Shot

Long shot is used to ensure the audience sees the environment he characters are in, what they are wearing and what props are used. Long shots are also used to put sequence in context.

This movie is Touch of evil. The long shot is of two rich characters. This shot tells the audience that they are rich yet walking down a street that does not look very classy.

Medium Shot

This medium shot is also a low angle shot. Mediums shots are used to ensure the audience can identify a characters body language, see what the character is wearing and see a little bit of the setting.

This movie is titanic. The medium shot is of Jack Dawson. This shot tells the audience that he is not rich because of his clothing but feels superior, due to the low angle and his body language.

Close Up Shot

Close up shots are used to see he characters facial expressions and emotions. It is also used to focus on key props or gestures.

This movie is Mission Impossible. This close up shot is of a woman. The close up shot is used to tell the audience that this woman is extremely important to the man holding the picture.

Establishing Shot

An establishing shot shows the audience where the movie is going to be set. This is a good technique of filming because it is a way of making sure the audience do not get confused about the setting of the movie.

The movie is Panic Room. This movie it is set in a big city, most probably New York.

Spectator Or Master Shot

This is a high angle long shot. It makes him seem extremely vulnerable.This allows the audience to see the bigger

picture. Also able to see the whole scene, setting, props and surroundings.

In this scene Andy Dufresne is being sentenced to prison. This is the reason a high angle shot is being used.