Research on camera shots

There are a range of camera shots used when producing a storyboard. In total there are 9 camera shots. The camera shots are:

This is a wide shot (also known as an establishing shot).
This shows the view of the scene of where the first scene it take place.









This is a Long Shot.
This shows some of the scene, but mainly focuses on the person shown from head to toe. The person occupies 3/4 to 1/3 of screen height.















This is a Medium Shot.
This shot focuses on the waist - in some cases knee - up of the person. This allows the audience to see the person's face more clearly and their interactions with other people. This shot is also known as a social shot.







This is a close-up shot.
This shot only focuses above the upper chest of the person. This allows the audience to see the person's emotions clearly through their face expressions. It can let them empathise with the person. This is also known as a personal shot.













This is an Extreme Close-up Shot.
This shot focuses on detail of the face expressions and emotions - like the close up shot. However, it creates an intense atmosphere and provides interation between the audience and the person. This shot is mainly used in horror films and magazines for that purpose.


This is an over-the-shoulder shot. This is also known as a point of view shot.
The camera is positioned behind a person's shoulder so it focuses on the other person's face (the person talking).








This is a low angle shot.
The camera is positioned below eye level of the person and looks upwards to him. This creates the impression that the person is bigger making it look like he has more power than the audience. This would make the audience look more valnerable.




This is a high angle shot.
The camera is positioned above eye level of the person and looks downwards. This creates the impression that the person is smaller and is less powerful than the audience.















This is an aerial shot. Also known as a bird's eye view shot.
This is usually taken from a helicopter or a crane so it can be directly over the setting or the person.