Thursday, 21 November 2013



High angle shot = a high angle shot, similarly to a birds eye shot is used to create the idea of superior and inferior figures, this one however has more focus on the face and upper torso in order to see the facial expression of the subject, showing their emotion.  

Birds eye view = very high angled shot which over looks the whole of the subject, this can make the subject look inferior which allows the effect of the viewers to feel superior and in power over the shot. It can also be used to show the full surrounding and setting of the shot, to show the where about's of the subject.

Wednesday, 20 November 2013



Low shot = A low shot can have similar effects as a worms eye shot, in that it can promote superiority. However, this low shot can show full expression posed on the subjects face, and can exaggerate their anger, happiness etc.


Canted = By changing the angle of the shot in this way during a film may be effective by showing, dizziness, distortion, unease, frantic action, intoxication, madness, etc.

Worms eye view = this shot is taken from the floor to show most of the torso, it is used to create an effect of superiority. If viewing this on a magazine cover or at a scene in a movie the audience may feel inferior to this figure, and creates the image of great importance, power and status for this person.


Angles 


Extreme close up = whole shot is overtaken up by the head, with the eyes as the most common centre point of shot, no background surroundings can be seen.

Close up = face is centre of shot, most of shot is taken up by the head and tops of shoulders, very little surroundings viewed behind subject.