Camera Shots

    Hey guys its me again! Last post we talked about the different kinds of camera angles that are used and the effects that these angles have on the viewer. Well today, we are continuing on the theme of camera angles as we are going over the different kinds of camera shots used!

    The first kind of shot we can take a look at is the aerial shot. An aerial shot is taken from a high vertical plane in order to give the audience a feel of the surroundings of the character, often a surrounding that the subject may not know the entire scope of. 

    Another shot that we can see is the long-shot. The long-shot is a kind of shot that shows the subject from top to bottom. While although not filling the frame, the character can still be the main part of the frame if not being mistaken for an Extreme Long Shot where the subject is too far away to be considered the main part of the shot.

    The next kind of shot that we can see is the over-the-shoulder shot. The over-the-shoulder shot is a very coomnly used shot that is used when the camera is shot from behind the shoulder of one subject and focuses on another subject that the first character is interacting with. This shot is mainly used to show reactions during dialogue of two people. That way, it puts more emphasis on the emotional connection that the two characters are having.

     The next shot shown above is the mid-shot. Being one of the most popular shots in all of film, the mid-shot typically frames the subject from the waist up. That way, it focuses mainly on the subject while still being able to show the environment in which the character is surrounded by. 

    The next shot that we can see is the point-of-view shot. The point-of-view shot is used to decept the audience by creating the illusion that we are watching th world through the eyes of a character. This is done so that the audience is able to “get inside” of the head of the character and see what they’re seeing, as well as feel what they’re feeling.

    The last shot we will be taking a look at today is the establishing shot. This shot is usually the first one in a scene, and is often used in order to establish the setting and tone of the scene. It lets the audience know where the characters are as well as help create a mood. 

    I hope you guys were able to learn that much more about the different kinds of camera shots that are used as well as why they’re used in different scenarios to help create a desired effect. That’s all for me this post folks, catch you guys in the next one!