Camera Terminology
- A view from directly overhead to afford a clear view - sometimes used to emphasise the spectacle of a scene.
Canted Angle:
- A shot which is tilted to one side; this is often used to create a feeling of distortion.
Close Up:- Close ups, including extreme, big and medium close ups; they are used to draw the viewer closer to a point of interest and to involve them in what is happening. Close ups can also be used to observe the emotions and reactions of certain characters. Close ups are important to privilege the main protagonist over other characters.
Crab Shot:
- A crab shot is a type of camera shot in which the camera is placed in a confined space like a cupboard.
Crane Shot:
- A type of shot where the camera is place on a specifically designed crane, which can be raised and lowered for different camera angles. A crane shot usually provides a high-angle shot, but it allows the director to swoop down to a low-angle shot at will.
Deep Focus:
- A camera technique that allows objects both near and far from the camera to be in focus at the same time.
Establishing Shot:
- An establishing shot is usually a wide or a long shot, and they are often used at the start of a programme or a film; sometimes during the start of a new scene. They can be used to establish a relationship between a character and a location or to show the characters whole view.
