Camera Shots
PanoramaConnotation - Shows the wider location
Connotation – Shows the whole character, movement and action.
Long shot
Connotation – Good for showing conversation,group shots and thecharacters clothing.
Mid shot
Close upConnotation – Good for showing facial expression, mood/attitude and dialogue shots.
Extreme close upConnotation – Shows detail such as a characters facial features or detailed objects.
Point of View ShotConnotation – Positions audience as the character
Connotation – Shot of 2 people, balances a shot
2 Shot
Over the Shoulder ShotConnotation – Stood behind the character
Camera Angles
High Angle/Birds eye viewConnotation – Connotes insignificance, often used on females or a hero in danger
Low AngleConnotation – Connotes power, often used on males and connotes strength
Worms eye viewConnotation – Connotes power, often used on males and connotes strength
Canted AngleConnotation – Connotes confusion, strangeness or a fallen over character.