Camera Angle Practice

By Danielle Duffy

High Angle

This shot makes the subject look quite small and insignificant. It could be used to present something as vulnerable or emotionally unstable. In

thriller the victims are often portrayed in such ways and so I think we could utilise this shot within our piece to show their inferiority to the killer.

Low Angle

Presents a character as important and powerful as they appear talland confident.

Two-shot

Shows conversation between two characters. From the body language and facial expressions in this photo we can infer that the two are good friends.

Over-the-shoulder

Particularly useful for hiding the identity of someone, this shot gives us the view of one person from behind another's shoulder. Shows that the

two are conversing.

Establishing Shot

This shot introduces the settings. We have used a wide shot to capture the front of the school.

Wide Shot

The wide shot captures a wide range of imagery in view. In our example, our subjects are on a bench in the centre of the image, emphasising their position as the main characters but also their isolation as nobody else is

around.

Mid-Shot

The mid-shot captures the person's figure (so we can see their choice of clothing and sitting position) as well as some of their surroundings.

Close-Up

The focus is clearly on the person's face, highlighting their significance.

Extra Close-Up

This close-up captures the subject's eyes which convey (her) emotion. In this case we have had her adopt a natural looking expression portraying

no particular emotion, but in our thriller opening sequence I think we could use this to show shock and fear.

Conclusion

Composing these shots has helped me practice my camerawork skills and evaluate what effects different shots have on the imagery displayed. I will be using these skills within my main production to present characters and events in interesting and appropriate ways.