Camera Shots 2

 

 

Extreme close up Used to highlight a significant subject - magnifies something.

 

Canted/ Dutch Tilt The tilting of the camera- this creates an illusion and distorted frame which gives a sense of confusion.

 

 

Ariel/ Birdseye A viewpoint seen at a higher elevation, this involves a horizon line/ vanishing point positioned on the upper portion of an image - this establishes setting and movement.

 

Handheld Is a small device which can be held by an actor - this gives the sense of realism, like you’re involved in the action and gives you the feeling of what the character is feeling/ seeing.

 

Crane A shot captured using a special device which resembles a huge mechanical arm. It is used to view actors from above and is a good way of moving the camera - left, right, up, down...
Types of Crane shots:
- Rise Up The camera rises vertically.
- Fall Down The camera moves vertically downward