Types Of Camera Shots

Here I have researched and demonstrated the main types of camera shots, most of which I am hoping to use in my media trailer, film cover and poster.

High angle shot: This shot is from above the subject, looking down on it to make it appear small and/or vunerable.

Low angle shot: This camera shot is from below the subject looking upwards at it, making it appear large and dominating.

Medium shot: This shot is also known as a mid-shot, and shows detail quite clearly but without getting to an uncomfortable closeness.

Extreme close up shot: This shot gets right up close to the subject, showing defined detail. There would normally need to be a proper reason for the camera to get this close.

Birds-eye view: A birds eye view is a shot in which the camera photographs a scene from directly overhead.

Over the shoulder shot: This shot is from behind a person looking at the subject, it is usually used when someone is either looking at something or in conversation with another person.

Long shot: This is usually used at the begining of a film to show where the story begins. It is of a wide scene. 

Close-up shot: This shot shows a detailed view of a person or object.

Cut in shot: This shot involves cutting in to a specific part of the subject in detail. 

Two shot: This shot involves two people in the same shot.

Point of view shot: Shows the view from the subjects perspective, showing the view at eye level.

Tilt shot: A tilt shot is a camera shot where the camera is at a slant so the piece of media is at an angle.

Wide angle shot: A shot which allow the camera to photograph a wider area than a normal lens would. The effect is to exaggerate perspective and are also used for deep-focus photography.