AS media

An establishing shot is there to give you an understanding of the situation and setting the film is set in

A wide angle or long shot gives you a broader view of the surroundings to, for example, give you an understanding of the setting and environment.

A medium shot is closer up to the character or thing so if they want us to focus on a specific thing for example the facial features and state of the character

A close up gives us a more detailed and clear view of the character

It gives us more information about the character and their facial features but also allows us to see what's going on behind him

Allows the audience to see details and features about the object or character the camera is focussing on

Tries to get us to imagine that we are in the position of the camera and can see what it sees making it seem as if we were there.

Allows us to see multiple characters and gives a better understanding of the surrounding and situation they are in.

It has two characters and can for example allow us to see their relationship and how they see each other

Used to follow a conversation between characters to follow who is saying what

Is usually to show that the characters have power or authority

To make the character seem smaller and weaker