Amy Bullmore- Media Studies

Now You See Me- The Piranha Tank The clip above introduces one of the protagonists the the audience, giving them a first impression. The impression that we get is that she is daring and is willing entertain people, even if her life is at risk. This suggests that she is passionate at what she does, and likes to trick people, as later on the scene she makes everyone believe that her trick went wrong and that she died. However, she yelled from the crowd after that the act was a sick joke, showing humor herself, as well as amusing and relieving the audience. We can also get a sense of the character from her looks and outfit; her hair is a bright orange/red and her outfit is quite revealing, which indicates that she is confident in what she does and may not care what others think. Stereo-typically, the male character is quite dominating and always faces danger, however this clips contradicts that, showing that there can be a strong female lead. Moreover, later on in the clip we learn ...

Focus-Pull Focus Pull- This occurs when you change focus throughout the scene, e.g. from the foreground to the background. This gives the effect to the audience that whatever is being pulled into focus is significant, and draws their attention to it, and if something is going out of focus, then it is longer the subject of the shot. Dolly Shot- Also known as a tracking shot, this involves having the camera on a trolley, which will move along to follow a subject. This is commonly used for POV shots and long takes, where the audience will feel involved in the scene, as they may feel that they are being taken somewhere

Tilting Tilting up/down- This shot involves the camera moving up an down, for example in a POV shot to show that the subject is nodding. However, this technique isn't as common as panning, because humans look left and right more often than up and down. This shot can also be used to show other subjects/objects or even just the environment, for example if there is something on the floor or in the sky high up. Arc Shot- This shot is when the camera circles the subject(s), typically in an action film or a scene that is meant to create drama and suspense. This is used to give the subject power, usually just after they have achieved something or just before the climax in the film, for example a fight scene. Cut away/in (Camera Movement) Cut away shot- This is a shot of something other than the subject/action, which can add interest and information to the story, so the audience can focus on something other than the subject. Cut in shot- This is the opposite of the...

Pan Shots Pan shot- This shot is used to make the camera look left to right, for example, in a scene where we are following the subject. A steadicam can be used to get a smooth or professional shot, or it can even be handheld , especially during a POV shot to make it look more realistic. Its is the most simple and common method of camera movement, and is often used to do a sweep of an environment, which can set the scene and introduce it to the viewer.  Whip pan-  This shot is similar to the pan, however it is faster so that it gives a blurred effect. It is commonly used as a transition between shots, and can express a change in time or scene. It can also be frequently seen in cartoons, often accompanied by a 'whoosh' sound effect.  Zoom Shots Zooming in/out- This does not require the camera to move, but it creates the illusion that it is further/closer to the action or subject. Zooming in can hold emphasis on a particular char...

Camera Movement Camera movement can function in many ways, it can direct the viewer's attention and reveal off-screen space and the subject's surroundings. This technique is used typically when the subject is moving across the frame, so it is used as a following shot. The shot shown on the left is an arc shot, which circles the subject(s). Each shot can connote something or give the subject a sense of something, for example power. Example shots include: Pan shot, whip pan, tilt, dolly-shot. arc shot, zoom in/out, pull focus, handheld, steadicam and cut away/in shot (also counts as part of camera framing) The video explaining camera framing also explains briefly some of the camera movements:  Start from 1:40 Here is another video with example camera movements:

Low and High Angled Shots Low angled shots- This type of shot can increase  height for the subject and and can make them seem quite authoritative.This added height can inspire a sense of fear/insecurity within the audience, as the subject could be looking down on them. It can also make the viewer feel powerless in a scene of action, and is often used to capture a fast-paced motion. This shot can be seen in action movies such as The Avengers. High angled Shots- This shot isn't as extreme as a bird's eye view , however the camera is elevated using a crane so that there is an overall view across a specific environment or subject. The character is usually seen as helpless and, looking up hopefully or at the face of danger. This shot can also be seen in action movies, before or after a fight seen. This is shown in the example on the left, which features a high angle shot from The Avengers. Bird's Eye and Worm's eye View Bird's eye view- This shot can put ...

POV Shots and Over the Shoulder shots Point of View (POV) Shots- This shot is very personal as the audience are looking at the environment through the eyes of a character, usually a protagonist. They get to experience what the character sees and does, as if the viewers are the character. POV shots are mostly filmed using a steadicam , so that the clip is steady and has a professional aspect to it, so it isn't 'wobbling' whilst the character walks around or, like in the example shown, whilst they are riding a bike. Over the Shoulder Shots- This shot shows a figure looking at the subject of the image or clip, and the camera will be placed behind this figure, which helps to establish the position of each person featured. Even though it isn't a POV shot, the audience does get the feel that they are experiencing the scene from the character's perspective. This shot is used a lot in conversations between two subjects, and usually altern...

Close-Ups: Extreme Close up- Used for a specific reason, for example to show an emotion of a character and to focus on a particular area of the image, for example with the image on the right, the viewer is drawn to the subject's eyes and the reflection in their glasses, as some form of action is taking place, so it intrigues the audience and catches their eye. This shot can connote mystery and can be seen as very dramatic, often used in horrors/thrillers to create tension and suspense within the audience. Close-up- This shot is good for showing detail and can be used as a cut in (refers to showing some part of the subject in detail). In this example, instead of showing one feature such as the eyes, the whole face is shown, which makes it easier to portray the subject's emotion and exaggerates their facial expression. Medium Close Up- Is a in-between a mid shot and a close up , so it isn't too close that only the face is seen, so to a small extent, body la...

Long Shots: Extreme Long Shot (or extreme wide shot)- This type of shot provides a lot of context for the viewer as it covers such a large area, where a lot of different events can be taking place at once. The shot is able to show the subject (or focal point) and what surrounds it, which is what gives away more information and context to the audience.   Long shot (or full body shot)- Like in the example shown, the long shot features the whole figure/subject, so the main focus is now on the subject, and not the environment around them. The subject is placed in relation to the environment around them, for example, in this image we can see that the character (Jack Sparrow) is a pirate, so it makes sense that he is seen on a beach or by the ocean. This shots also feature a lot of action, which is also shown in the example on the left.  Long shots are also very similar to (or in most cases the same as) wide shots, as the subject takes up the whole frame, the bot...

(Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhbZRc2tntg) Camera Framing is a technique which can draw attention to a specific object or person in a photograph or clip. There are many different types of shots within this technique, varying from a long shot to a close up. Camera framing can intrigue and engage the viewer, and also leads their eye to a specific part of the photo, for example the main focal point. Another advantage is that camera framing gives the photo context, a sense of depth and layers. The different types of shots include: Long/Wide shot, Extreme Long shot, Mid long shot, Over the Shoulder shot, Point of view (POV) shot, Low and High angle shots, Worm's and Bird's eye view, aerial shot, crane shot, close up, big close up and an extreme close up. Video on Camera Framing: This video is by King Film School and features Zach King, who explains many different types of shots that you can use.