Planning - Camera Shots and Angles

Extreme close up
This is used to show fine details beyond what the human eye cannot see on its own. If it an extreme close up like the eye it would only be in one frame.

POV – point of view shot

This is a present action or setting from the approximate view point of the particular character.

Medium close up 

This shot gives a chest-up view of individuals also this can be used when two characters  converse with each other.

 

Close up
This frames the entire object the camera shot is taken at a very short distance from the subject this shows a detailed view of the object.

Long shot

This allows images to be seen as life sized people. People fill approximately ¾ of the entire scene.

Extreme long shot

This is used as a scene-setting. This usually shows the outside of buildings or landscapes

High angle shot

The camera is placed above eye-level and looks down on the object. This makes the subject seem vulnerable.

Low angle shot

The camera is placed below eye level and looks up at the action. This makes the subject appear larger and more powerful.

 Full shot

This is the height of the frame which is filled with the human figure. The head is near the top of the frame and the feet near the bottom.