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Shot Types Research
Extreme Long Shot
Allows the audience to recognise the setting as well as the main character in the image. It puts
the character into perspective for the audience in terms of size and
therefore significance.
Long Shot
Acknowledges aspects of Mis En Scene like the head-to-toe representation of the character that is constructed through aspects like costume. Is not
normally used for establishing setting or the acknowledgement of other characters as there is little significance in having the characters at the
same level and frame.
Medium Close Up
Begins to see emotion in the characters expression. The emotion
can provoke feelings from the audience who are on the same
'level' as the character, this shot can therefore be used in emotional
parts of the narrative where the character must be understood by
the audience.
Close Up
Is used to over-exaggerated emotion and therefore the audience is drawn into the character’s personal space.
Although a close up can exaggerate emotion it can also incorporate fear or intimidation. If the audience are thrown into a stranger’s personal space they may feel out of place or odd.
Extreme Close Up
Can create a more intimate relationship between audience and character, especially if the shot is used for a characters
face. Normally these shots are used for a specific reason,
without reason the shot can become uncanny and irritating. However, most extreme close
up’s are used in order to get the audience on the same emotional
wave length as the character.
Over the Shoulder Shot
Used in conversation, these shots establish who is speaking but also
how the second character may feel about what is being said.
Reactions of the second character can be read through this shot and therefore the framing is good to introduce grey areas of debate.
The audience can firstly watch the second character react and
therefore let them influence their reaction.
Bird’s Eye Shot
In terms of power play this shot can be used to create a feeling of
in-significance or vulnerability. The audience can watch from a
‘safe’ point of view as the character is broken down to reveal their weaknesses.
High Angle Shot
The audience is put higher than the character in terms of
authority. Although character may not look weak as how they did in a Bird’s Eye Shot, they still are carrying burdens, maybe ones
that the audience can no longer sympathise with.
Low Angle Shot
Once again establishing authority this shot reverses the power play in comparison to the High Angle
Shot. The character is recognised as more powerful and therefore
is left to take control of the situation. This shot could cause the audience to feel unsafe but
possibly protected by the character who has now gained so
much control.
Establishing Shot
The Establishing shot is used to acknowledge the relationships
between different characters and how they alter in terms of their authority within a group. The
comparison between the characters within one shot will help the audience to recognise the different roles being played and how these roles are having
effects on the rest of the characters.