Camera angles and movements

Camera angles and movements

1. Camera angles

   • Over the shoulder shot (OTS)
     • The over the shoulder shot is a shot which looks over the shoulder of one character and points the camera at the other character. This goes back and forth between characters whilst in conversation.
       • It allows the audience to view the situation, action or object of significance from over the shoulder of the character having a conversation with another character (usually used only with two characters).
         • This over the shoulder shot was used in misfits so the audience was able to infer that this character, Nathan, was having a conversation with the other character.
   • High angles
     • It is a shot when the camera is pointed at an angle which points down at a character.
       • This allows the audience to feel the characters sense of vulnerability and is usually used in scenes of confrontation to show the inferiority of the character.
         • This high angle close up is an unusual high angle as it's being used to show that Nathan is about to draw attention to himself with the angle being in the same position as the spotlight would be.
   • Low angle
     • When a camera is placed at an angle in which it points upwards towards a character.
       • This is used to allow the audience to feel the characters sense of power and dominance. It is also used to make the audience also feel vulnerable to the character on the screen.
         • This low angle shot is used in Misfits to emphasise the character's dominance and power, and this allows the audience to infer that their power in the series is significant.
   • Wide shot
     • The wide shot is basically the establishing shot and captures everything in the mise-en-scene in the shot.
       • This is used so that the audience in able to identify the surroundings of the scene and it gives the perspective and context.
         • This is a wide shot not only establishing the location of the characters, but also emphasises the fact that Simon is the center of attention.
   • Long shot
     • The long shot is a shot leaving enough head space and feet space so the audience can see the whole body of the character.
       • This is used to show to character a approximately life sized i.e. corresponding to the real distance between the audience and the screen. their watching it on
         • This long shot in Misfits of Simon in the locker room is used to emphasise the isolation that Simon is facing in the group. The fact that it's a long shot, it shows that there's empty space around him also emphasising his isolation once again.
   • Medium shot
     • The medium shot is a shot where the camera points at the waist and above leaving a bit of head room.
       • The medium shot is used as the audience is still able to see the majority of the character, but still leaves enough space to see the surroundings of the character or subject. This shot can be done to simulate a conversation feel as it is an approximation of how you would see the person if you were actually talking to them in the flesh.
         • This shot has been used in this scene of Misfits as we are just being introduced to this character, so it gives the audience a feel of how she is. The audience is able to see her breasts on show which must imply she's a sexual character, but since its a medium shot, the audience is still able to see a bit of the surroundings, and that is of her looking at herself in the mirror; so immediately, th audience is able to infer that she's a character who is quite self involved.
   • Close up shot
     • The close up shot is when the camera goes very close to something. when close up to a person, the camera is poined at the shoulders and above.
       • This shot is used so the audience is able to see close up detail of the subject. A close up of a person emphasises their emotional state and exaggerates their facial expressions which convey emotion.
         • This shot has been used in this TV drama misfits as it allows the audience to feel the emotion this character is conveying, as the audience is able to see an emphasised shot of his face.
   • Extreme close up shot
     • This is when the camera is very very close up to something, and when zoomed up to a person it focuses on the features of the face for example the eyes or the lips.
       • This is used so the audience is able to see extreme detail and is mainly used in very dramatic scenes.
         • This is an extreme close up of Alisha applying lipgloss to her lips, and this extreme close up allows the audience to determine that she is a young highly sexualised female who is concerned with her vanity. The fact that its the lips that have been zoomed up on empahasise the sexual content of the scene as lips are usually referred to as the most sexual characteristics upon a face.

2. Camera movement

   • Tilt shot
     • This is when the camera moves up and down on an axis.
       • This is used by directors to give a sense of height and power. This shot is also sometimes used in conjunction with the point of view shot so the audience is able to follow the characaters view of the object of significance.
   • Zoom
     • This is done by adjusting the focal length of a camera
       • This can be used as an alternative to a tracking shot if the necessary equipment is not available. It is used to create a movement into or away from a character.
   • Arc shot
     • The Camera moves either a full or semi circle around an object or character/s.
       • This enables the audience to see the reactions of the characters and increases the intensity of the narrative
   • Crane shot
     • This is when the camera is attached to a crane
       • This allows the director to follow the action in a vertical direction.
   • Panning shot
     • This is when the camera is mounted on a tripod and moves from left to right or vice versa
       • This is used to follow a moving object in a frame and is commonly used in conjunction with a point of view shot when a character is searching a room.
   • Tracking shot
     • Its the movement of the camera backwards or forwards and it is usually shot with a dolly or a track and dolly.c
       • When tracking in, its done so that the audience is drawn into the scene and what's going on, and then when tracking out, it indicates to the audience that the scene is finally over.
         • This tracking shot was used to establish the room that the character walked into where the task awaits him.
   • Side ways track/crab shot
     • It is when the camera follows an object or character.
       • This is done so the audience is able to keep pace with the action or character.

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