Practice Shots

Tilt - This shot is often used in horror films because it makes the audience feel disorientated or confused. It is important not to tilt the shot to much as it looses its effect.

Medium Close Up - This shot is used to capture the character from the waste up, it captures some of the emotions in the face but also the body language which helps to convey what the character is feeling.

High Angle - This shot is used to show that a character is vunerable or weak as we are looking down on them, it makes them look smaller. This shot would be good to use in a thriller by making someone look imposed.

Birds Eye View - This is used to show an alternate view of the action, allowing the audience to view more of what is going on.

Over the Shoulder - This shot allows the audience to see what the character is seeing, as though we are phyically behind the character sharing the action.

Low Angle - This shot is used to make a character seem imposing and powerful. When shooting from a low angle it makes the character seem taller and more intimidating, especially in a gritty urban setting.

Long Shot - This shot is used to establish location and where the character is in relation to the setting.

Long Shot (different focus) - I thought this was an interesting shot because the focus has been directed away from the character on to the setting, which helps to establish location.

Close Up - This shot is used to connect the character with the audience and convey their emotions. The audience should be able to see the characters from the shoulders up.

Extreme Close Up - This shot is used to show intense emotions or to show a certain part of an object in detail. I think it is interesting as the auidence get to see the contours of the face.

Worms View - This shot gives the audience a view that puts them in the position of a character on the floor, looking up at something/someone. It gives an interesting view and makes it seem as though the audience are a bit disconnected from reality, as though they are watching from beneath the floor.

Tilt

High Angle