Planning- Camera Shots and Angles

This is an example of an EXTREME CLOSE UP. It shows beyond what the human eye can see on it's own. An extreme close up shows different types of emotion or details that the viewer would not be able to see without it. An example of this would be an eye, mouth etc.






This is an example of a HIGH ANGLE SHOT. The camera is placed above eye level and looks down at the action. The effect of this is to make the subject appear smaller and less powerful, venerable and insignificant. This angle is also used to make the subject look and seem more childlike.

This is an example of a LONG SHOT. Images are seen as life size. people fill approximately 3/4 of the entire scene. There are reference surrounding them, which aid in sizing them.

This is an example of a MEDIUM SHOT. The shot shows the person from the waist up. This is also known as the Hollywood shot because it is one of the most popular shots used in the film industry today.

This is an example of a LOW ANGLE SHOT. The camera is placed below eye level and looks up at the action/subject. It makes the subject appear larger, more imposing and powerful. This shot is used in The Godfather to show that the main character has control over the other characters.