Camera Terminology

1|Aerial shot

Otherwise known as a Birds Eye view, the aerial shot is when the camera shot is viewed from directly above. It is often used to establish an exotic place of establish the feel of a place. 

2|Arc Shot

This shot is used when a subject is stationary, but the camera moves around the subject in a semi circle.








3|Close ups

(Medium Close up From Harry Porter)

There are variations of close ups, which include:

 Big close ups- A very personal shot as its very much focused on their face and eyes. Facial expressions become apparent as well as increasing tensions.

Close ups- This is usually used in a romantic genre as it shows facial expressions.

Medium Close up- The picture to the left of the page, is a medium close up, Nothing apparent is happening in the background as it all focused on his facial expressions and eyes, showing tension and perhaps fear.






4| Establishing shot

(Establishing Shot from the Lord of the Rings)

Usually quite a wide/ lengthy shot, often used at the start of a film of program. When switching scenes, an establishing shot is usually part of the next scene in a program






5| High Angle shot

High shots are usually shot in horror films or action films, as it shows when a character is most vulnerable, powerless or isolated. Usually the crane technique is used to get this shot.
















6| Low Angle shot

This shot is the opposite of a high angle shot, instead of vulnerability it gives the impression of being big and powerful and confidence. It makes the audience feel small and weak

7| 180 Degree Shot

The 180 degree rule is when two characters in a scene maintain a right and left relationship with each other, this is often used when both characters are having a conversation with one another. When the camera pass the invisible line/axis, it is called crossing the line and becomes a shot called the revers shot.

This is our 180 degree shot, its a sequence from our first practical work.