2. A close up is a shot that focuses heavily on the face
or an object, usually blurring out the background
to set a deeper focus. This is often used to add
emphasis to a scene or image.

3. An extreme - close up is similar to close up, but an
extreme close up usually fits the whole frame of a
photo, and you can only see a certain feature
within the frame, for instance a human feature that
focuses solely on the eyes. This is done to create
tension within a scene or image.

4. A panoramic shot is a series of landscape
photographs that have been put together by
software, but taken individually, then overlapped to
create a wide panoramic shot. Particularly used to
show an overview of a scene.

6. A long shot shows a realistic scale of an object or
human being. It is able to fit objects and people
within a scene in the frame without cutting
anything out. It is also able to if necessary, show
other happenings/people in the background.

7. An extreme long shot is used to establish the
scene and mood of a film. It is typically used in
action adventure scenes, to create tension.
Although little detail is paid to the image
you are able to establish
Where the scene has been
set.

8. Middle shot is where the camera focuses on a
figure from the waist upwards, or an object with
little zoom. The middle shot outlines the
characters and the background has little detail,
very minimal and usually blurry.

9. Birds eye view shows a ‘summary’ of a scene, this
is taken in the view high above ground level,
people and objects are smaller than actual size
when this camera effect is used, but it is a good
way to show an overall perspective of a scene. It is
typically used in action films when a new location
is introduced.

11. A high angle shot is similar to a birds eye view, but
instead of using a helicopter to get an overview of
the scene, a crane is used to elevate the camera,
and then focus on filming something at ground
level.

12. Low angle shots are filmed at ground level and are
used commonly when filming action scenes. This
adds the effect of anxiousness for the character on
screen, and fear, because the effect is used to
build up tension for a scene.
This type shot would be used for example when; a
character has to jump from one building to
another, or from one building to the ground.

14. Point of view shots are shot in the perspective of a character within the
film, it is as if the audience are experiencing everything the character
goes through within that scene. It is a technique used to make the
audience feel like they are part of the film, and actually are the main
character. It is used to show the audience the perspective of the main
character and works well in most films. It is typically used so that the
audience can engage with the film and it’s characters.

15. Oblique is the term used for camera shots that are titled slightly at an
angle to show confusion or disturbance within a film. It is a good way
to introduce disaster scenes, such as weather effects. Oblique shots are
most popular within horror films as oblique can change the mood of the
film quite quickly. Oblique shots are similar to point of view shots
because there is an eventual transition where the camera becomes the
view of a character within the film.

16. Over the shoulder shots are used to show the perspective of a
character, as if they are being watched or followed by somebody.
The purpose of this type shot is to engage the audience as if
they are in the presence of the characters.