Camera Shots, Angles and Movements

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Across
  1. 1. This shot shows the subject’s face (usually their eyes), in detail.
  2. 3. This shot allows the audience to see the world through the character’s eyes.
  3. 5. This shot shows the head and shoulders of the subject.
  4. 8. This is when the camera is positioned directly above the subject.
  5. 9. These are shot from behind the person, looking towards their subject. Usually, the frame is cut off just behind the ear, or shoulder.
  6. 12. This is when the camera stays in a fixed position, but swivels sideways. This is a similar motion to a person turning their head from left to right, or right to left.
  7. 13. This is when the camera is mounted on a dolly (like a railway track), and moves forwards, backwards, or follows alongside the subject.
  8. 14. The camera is positioned low to the ground and looks up at the subject.
Down
  1. 2. This shot shows the surrounding area and setting.
  2. 4. This is the real-world angle that shows subjects as we would expect to see them in real life.
  3. 6. This shot frames the subject from the waist up. This is the most common shot and allows for hand gestures and motion.
  4. 7. This is when the camera appears to move closer to, or further away from the subject.
  5. 10. This is when the camera stays in a fixed position, but moves up and down. This is a similar motion to a person tipping their head to look down and up.
  6. 11. The camera is positioned above and looks down on the subject.
  7. 14. This shot shows the whole body of the subject, and some of the surrounding area.