Media Terminology

1. Shot The camera physically moves alongside or follows a subject to create momentum.
3. is at the subject's eye level, creating a neutral, intimate, or objective view.
5. The camera is tilted on its axis, creating a feeling of disorientation, tension, or instability.
6. A very wide shot at the start of a sequence to show the location and context before the action begins
7. Shows the character from waist up; balances body language.
9. Placed at the waist to capture both environment and action
10. Taken from a high distance position
11. Demonstrates subjects facial expressions; Helps audience see emotions that are being conveyed.
12. Camera looks down on subject; makes character look small, and less powerful.

2. Taken from behind one person, focusing on another, commonly used for conversation.
4. camera looks up at subject/character; Makes character seem strong and powerful
6. focus on very small details; creates intensity.
8. Shows the scene from a character's perspective