Different Camera Angles

Here are six different camera shots and what they show when used:

Extreme Close-Up: This shot can be used to show emotion on the actor's face, this can give the audience an insight into what they are feeling. It can also be shown to give extreme detail which the viewer may not normally be able to see. Tension can be created when using this shot because as viewers we tend to prepare for a jump-scare or we start to wonder why the camera is so close; it creates a mystery. 

Close-Up: The close-up concentrates on either a face or a very specific detail of the set, other than this the rest of the shot tends to be blurred, this effect allows the eye to focus on one precise factor; because of this the close-up is a very good shot for showing the audience the actor's emotions and like before can be used to create tension. 

Medium Close-Up: This is halfway between a close-up and mid shot it can be used like a close-up to bring focus and detail to the object or person but also as an action shot so you can see what the character is doing as well as part of the background.

Mid Shot: A mid shot can be used for action because you can see the character emotions, actions and also the background. Seeing the actor's body language is important because it helps the audience determine how the character is feeling without them having to say it out loud, it can also help progress a scene along.

Full Shot: This is where you can see all of the character and clearly see the background and what's happening in it. This means it can portray the setting they're in and therefore answer a lot of questions the viewer may ask.

Distance Shot: A distance shot (sometimes called an Extreme Long Shot) is mainly to show the scenery and buildings in an area so you can see where the character or scene is set. This gives you an idea of the weather, temperature and the wildlife.

This will help me when doing future practical work since I learnt these shots I will be able to communicate with other students about what shots will look best and what we can experiment with filming.