SHOTS;
Today we began to learn about different shot types and how they represented a meaning to communicated to the audience what is occurring in the scene or to create atmosphere.
Establishing/wide shot - with the use of a 35mm lens the wide shot is produced. This shot presents the setting of the scene and Establishes where the characters are at this moment in the film, this also could show the time and which protagonists may be incorporated in the scene. An example of this is in 'cabin in the woods' where a shot of the cabin is immediate to enforce that this is where the scene will commence. An establishing shot will be used to show they viewer where we are, before we cut to the action inside.
Close up shot - A standard close up usually includes the head and shoulders of the subject, if the object is not alive then the shot may involve half or less of the object if large and all if small. This could present emotion to the audience or to state that the object is the importance of the scene. In the film 'The Shinning' a close up of Johnny is used whilst hes possessed to represent his anger and that there is something wrong with him.
Extreme close up - An extreme close up or ECU is used to make objects seam larger or also produce an emotion but in a larger image. The use of ECU's normally only last a few seconds because of the dramatic change in shot. For example in ' X-men First Class' a close up on Magneto eyes produces an effect of danger as bullets begin to be fired at him.
Two shot - is when two characters are filmed in a single shot, normally filmed mid-chest up; This shot can create harmony or disharmony. The use of this shot is to show a conversation, conflict, attraction the list is endless. An example of a Two shot is in 'Ted' represents a conversation between the two protagonists.
Over the shoulder shot - or OTS occurs where the camera is placed behind the shoulder of the character, and can either show the opposite person on and object. Normally the should of the person is in soft and the subject is in sharp. For example in 'Mean Girls' this over the shoulder is used to present Reginae's reaction to Cady question.
These are some of the main shots that take place throughout Cinema and TV, there are any others yet these will most likely be seen in any production.
