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Understanding Common Camera Shots and Angles in Film Techniques

This guide explores the most common camera shots and angles used in filmmaking, providing examples such as Extreme Close-Up, Big Close-Up, Medium Shot, and Wide Shot. Additionally, it discusses the impact of camera angles, including Eye Level, High Angle, and Low Angle, on storytelling and character perception. By studying these visual techniques, you will learn to identify different types of shots and articulate their intended effects, enhancing your understanding of film language and storytelling.

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Understanding Common Camera Shots and Angles in Film Techniques

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  1. VISUAL LANGUAGE STUDYFILM Basic Camera Shots

  2. Examples www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/

  3. Notes Most Common Camera Shots(for people or objects) • Extreme Close Up - parts of face e.g. eyes only • Big Close Up - above chin • Close Up - from just under chin i.e. whole head • Medium Close Up - elbows up i.e. top third of person • Medium Shot - from waist/ hips up • Medium Wide Shot - from knees up • Wide Shot - full person/ scene Most Common Camera Angles • Eye level - no distortion to person, they look as if they are standing in front of you • High angle - the camera is up high and looks down on an object/ person so they seem small or vulnerable • Low angle - the camera looks up at a person so they seem more powerful and dominating Source: TVNZ 2003

  4. ANALYSE A FILM STILL • Learning Intention:To identify specific visual film techniques and their effects. • Success Criteria: I can: • Identify at least 2 different types of camera shots. • Explain how a range of visual techniques has been used and their intended effects.

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