Camerawork - Media Studies

2. shot Turning the camera side to side, letting you scan a room or follow the action without cutting.
6. shot Tilting the camera up to show how huge a threat is, or down to show a long fall.
7. shot Gliding toward a character to get in their face, or pulling away to leave them alone.
9. shot Putting two people in the same frame to show their bond, fight, or who has the upper hand.
10. shot Showing someone from the waist up, good for chatting but can get intense if you hold it too long.
11. angle A shot from above, making a character seem small, weak, or like someone's watching them.

1. angle A crooked, slanted shot that tells you someone is losing their mind, drunk, or doing something wrong.
3. cam A wobbly, jittery shot that makes you feel as dizzy or rattled as the character.
4. shot A frame from head to toe, letting you read a character's feelings through their stance and movement.
5. close up Zooming in on a tiny detail, like eyes or a key, to say "pay attention to this."
6. shot Moving beside a character, making you feel like you're walking right there with them.
8. angle A shot from below, making someone look powerful, bossy, or scary.