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Shot Types/Camera Angle Research
Jump Cut
Cuts to a shot with less than 30 degrees difference in camera position l (unconventional)l This can happen in live studio settings, when two cameras are focused on the same person or object. Switching directly from one to the other creates a jump cut.
Cross-cutting
l Cuts to a different narrative thread or character, back and forth
In this way the action can be broken up to enhance tension or the narrative.
Cutaway
l Cut to a significant narrative element (eg, a bomb ticking)
This again adds to the tension of the narrative and makes the situation more l entertaining to watch
Shot/Reverse Shot
l Jumping from one shot to another shot and visa versa
l This is usually used for filming dialogue (conversations)
Panning Shot
l The camera is fixed but it swivels on a horizontal axis
This technique can be used to follow a subject or used if it's from l someone's perspective
Tracking Shot
l A camera fixed or a dolly and moves along a track.
l This is again used to follow someone and gives a smooth glide
Graphic Match
The camera has an object in view then the camera cuts to another object of a very similar shape l in the same place on the screen.
For example, an amber traffic light cutting into a rising sun; relatively same l shape and colour
Eyeline Match
The character is looking in a particular direction then the next cut l gives you a shot of what they see
This makes the audience go from third person perspective to l first person, it includes the audience in with the situation
Long Take
l A scene which has no editing for a long period of time.
This can make time seem to drag on longer than it actually has and l also it can raise tension within the situation
Short Take
The opposite of a long take; a scene that has a lot of l editing in a short period of time
This can make time seem to go faster than it has and l this can also raise tension within a situation
Camera Angles – Low Angle
The camera is on the ground, l looking up into the air.
This portrays the character l as a superior figure.
High Angle
The camera is in the air, l looking down to the ground
This portrays the character l involved as an inferior figure.
Close Up
A shot that tightly frames a l person or an object.
This makes you focus on the characters facial expression and it emphasises how they're feeling at that l moment, I.e Scared, sad, angry
Long ShotA big shot that shows a full body of character and some of l the background behind them
This gives them a more dramatic effect on their appearance and it gives you a better view of their l body language.
Medium Long Shot
This shot is from the top of the characters knee upwards, you l can see some of the background also
This shot can be used when l characters are in conversation
Extreme Close-up
This shot is usually just the characters face or a small l part of their face
This shot is used to show extreme emotion such as l happiness or sadness.