Camera Shots and Examples

These are examples of a high angle shot, this shot is used to make the subject look powerful and also create a feeling of vulnerability. 

These are example shots of a two shot, this shot is used where two characters occupy the frame simultaneously. This is often used to show the contrasting emotions or reactions of two different characters. 

This shot is a example of a close up. This shot is taken near to the subject, so that the significant detail can be observed. This is used to show the audience particular detail.

 This is a long shot, this is where a shot of the subject is taken from a significant distance away. This is used to emphasising the landscape above the individual, creating a sense of scale.

 This a example of a dutch shot. This is a shot taken of a subject at a tilted angle, between 0-45 and 45-90 degree angle. Can be used to create a feeling of disorientation or unreality, from looking at something from an unfamiliar perspective.

This is a example of a Point of View shot. This is a shot replicating the perspective of a character or object. Can be used to put the audience "in the shoes" of the characters.

 This is a example of a extreme close up. This can be used to exaggerate or emphasise a detail or characteristic of a subject.
  

This is a example of a Bird's Eye View, this is a shot almost from a direct overhead perspective of the subject.

This is a example of a medium shot. This is meant to replicate the viewpoint of an audience member if they were standing in the scene. This is taken from eye level. This can have many uses, and is generally used to create a naturalistic point of view.