SHOT TYPES

We looked at camera angles in our last lesson and took a few photographs of these shot types in the lesson. As homework we had to find an example of some of the shots, these were; establishing shot, two shot, over the shoulder shot, close up, extreme close up and point of view shot. 

 This is an establishing shot, it is usually used in the opening of a movie introducing the viewer into the scenery and world in which the film lives. It gives the viewer an insight into where the movie is set and the genre of the movie as well. This establishing shot is from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It shows us Hogwarts from the outside, most of the film is shot inside so it gives us an idea of the size of the castle. 

 This is a two shot, it is mainly used when showing a conversation, a kiss or a moment where there are only two people needed in the shot. This two shot is from Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and is during a conversation between two characters it helps the viewer keep focus on what is happening between the two people.

This is a close up, it focuses on one person and it shows the viewer the reactions of the character and the detail as this would be hard to see from another shot types like an establishing shot for example. Close ups are more for focus on a particular character or object instead of capturing atmosphere or setting the scene. This close up was taken from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. 

 This is an extreme close up. This shows the viewer reactions and details in even more depth and closeness. It completely engages the viewers attention and makes sure there is nothing to take attention away from the object or person they want to show. 

 This is an over the shoulder shot. It is, like a two shot, commonly used in conversations or moments between two people and gives a more interesting view for the viewer and makes them feel as though they are in the same room as the characters in the movie. These shots can also be used if a character is looking into a mirror. 

This is a POV shot, also know as a point of view shot. It is taken from the characters perspective so that the viewer is seeming to be looking through the eyes of the character and therefore becoming the character.