Camera Shots

     Throughout this assignment I grew a better understanding of the importance of camera angles and perspectives. The next time I work with film, I will work to have certain objectives of each video for greater effect. I also realize that I shot some of these videos vertically which is not as effective in movie making techniques. Next time we do this sort of activity, I will make sure to film horizontally. Overall, I enjoyed this activity because I learned the basic shots in filming.

This is an example of a two-shot. A two-shot 

is a medium shot wide enough for two people, 

and is often used to film a conversation. 

This is an example of an extreme close-up. This is a magnified shot of a small detail, and in this case a person's eyes.

This is an example of a close shot. This is a shot where the subject is shown from their head to their waist. 

This is an example of a panning shot. 

A panning shot is when the camera moves 

horizontally around a fixed axis. 

This is an example of a close-up. Close-ups are a shot of an isolated part of a subject. In this case, it is the shot of someone typing. 

This is an example of an eye level shot. 

This is an example of a low-angle shot. 

This is a shot filmed down low, looking up at the subjects. 

This is an example of a high angle shot. A high angle shot is filmed above the subjects. 

This is an example of a full body shot. A full shot captures the subject's entire body from head to toe.

This is an example of a follow shot in which
the camera follows the subject around the corner. 

This is an example of a head-on shot. A head-on shot is where the action comes directly at the camera.  

This is an example of a cameo shot. A cameo shot is when the subject is filmed against a neutral background.