Different Camera Shots.

The use of different camera angles can help portray many subliminal messages within the piece. I researched into what different camera angles I could use within my final film, and the connotations that come with certain angles.

Over the shoulder shot.
A shot that is usually filmed by a third person over the shoulder of somebody else. The back of the head and the shoulder are usually used to frame the shot or image. This type of shot I have found is very popular when two characters are involved in conversation.

A low angle point of view shot.

This shot can be used in two different ways; in the light and in the dark. Here, as it is used in the dark, you are able to create a contrast between the object and the background by the brightness of the object in the frame. These shots are used to show sheer height in comparison to the character looking upwards, or to show vulnerability if that character is looking up at another.

Point of view shot.

These shots are used to give the viewer the experience as if they are looking directly through the characters eyes, and experiencing what they are. The arms of such character are usually in shot, so that you can follow where the body is moving to.

Birds eye view.

This shot is very similar to a crane shot, but not to the exact height. A birds eye shot is usually not as high as a crane shot, but has the same effect so the viewer can feel as if they are looking directly down upon a character or object below.

High angle point of view shot.

This shot is similar to a bird eyes view shot; where you are looking down upon a character or object. The viewer can experience it once again through the character's own eyes. Looking down from this height could also represent power or intimidation, if looking down upon a smaller character.

Low angle point of view shot.

This shot is the opposite to the above high angle point of view. Shown from a lower angle, yet still through the eyes of a character or object from that height. Once again this shot could show vulnerability if a character is shown towering over the lower character looking up. Similar to the shot below also, the camera is below the action/characters.

Mid shots.

Another form of a mid shot is to keep the whole of the character in the frame, but also keeping the characters background in focus. By doing this you are able to see the entire of the shot, and get a better understand of what not only is happening involving the character, but also what is happening around them.

Long shot.

This shot typically shows the whole of an object or character and is usually used to place it in some relation to its surroundings. These shots are usually filmed from the distance in what the stage would be from the front row of the audience. Similarly an extreme long shot can be taken from as far away as quarter of a mile and is almost the same to an establishing shot. There would be very little detail visible as it would be used to show landscapes/scenes of action.

Crane shots.

This is where the frame is shot from a height to include the background and surroundings. This must not be mistaken for an establishing shot as that is the one that is filmed from a much higher height. A crane shot is used to show surroundings and proportions.

Establishing shot.

This is as mentioned similar to a crane shot, but filmed from a much higher height. Details would not be recognisable, and no characters would usually be in shot. This type of angle is usually shot at the beginning of a scene to show where it is taking place. Establishing shots may use famous landmarks in order to identify a city.

Extreme close ups.

These kinds of close ups are usually a cutaway from a more distant shot to reiterate the detail. They do not show the subject or character in the broad context of their surroundings. Zooming is the most common way to accomplish this shot, as it is the easy way to zoom in and out of the subject. A close up of a character can sometimes help indicate there importance.

Close ups.
Very similar to extreme close ups. This is still a tightly framed shot, used to highlight an important object or character. Not only can it indicate the importance of something, but it can also highlight any emotion (if a character) may have, or any important details an object may have.

From this research I will be able to analyse which shots are best to use.