Camera Angles

Low Angle- A shot in which the subject is photographed/filmed from below. This shot is from the Inbetweeners Movie, which shows the boys first look at their 'hotel'. The shot is filmed from a Low Angle. The effect of this is to make the hotel seem intimidating and a threat to the hotel. Whilst the angle also makes the boys appear weak and small in comparison to the building. This is another Low Angle shot, this time from the film American Beauty. In both the main office and Brad's, when Brad is being flimed it is always from a Low Angle. This is to show that when looking at him, you have to look up towards him, hinting at the man's power. It also shows that when looking towards him you are inferior and he is powerful. High Angle- A shot in which the sunject is photographed/filmed from below. This is a high angle shot from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The affect of this is to show all of the new students walking into the hall, enabling the viewer to understand the enorminity of the event. It also gives a good perspective of the events magnitude and the size of the hall. This is a second high angle shot this time from American Beauty. The angle is used to emphasise how inferior Lester is in comparison to Brad. The angle makes him look small and isolated from other people, which represents his social life. As well as resembling the relationship he has with his family. Extreme High Angle This extreme high angle shot is from Harry potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The affect of this shot is to show the audience the great height they are travelling down from and the speed and which this is happening. It is also juxtaposed with a low angle shot to enhance the affect of this. This second extreme high angle shot is from Slumdog Millionaire. In this case it is used to show the danger that is posed to the characters by being at such a great height. It also shows the enormity of the structure that they are on. Crane Shot- A shot taken by a camera on a crane, resembling a large mechanical arm. Here the crane shot is used here as it enables the film to be shot from a great height, as well as then being zoomed in easily. This enables the scene to be shot from different heights giving the film a more realistic feel. In addition a crane shot is used in Slumdog Millionaire. It is used to show the boys on the top of the train, whilst it is moving. The effect of using this shot here is that the camera can move in any direction, as it does here follpwing the train. This makes the film seem more realistic, as you feel as if you are moving along with the train. Aerial Shots- These are shots taken from planes or helicopters. This aerial shot is from the opening to American Beauty. Here this type of shot is used to help us establish location. Using this shot a large area can be captured (as is here) meaning the audience can get a good idea of the scenery. The shot can then also be zoomed in to focus on a specific area, or in this case a specific street. This following aerial shot is from Casino Royale. Once again this type of shot is used to help establish the scenes location, giving the audience a clear overview. But here it is also used to film another plane, in which james bond is aboard. The affect of this is to make the viewer feel that they are also, upon a plane. This makes the film feel more realistic. Canted angle- A camera tilted to one side so the horizon is on a slant is canted. Also called a 'Dutch angle' or a 'Dutch tilt'. This clip from the Inbetweeners Movie is filmd at a slight canted angle. This is to show the awkward nature of the dancing and the situation. It is also filmed like this as a metaphor to how they boys (and their dancing) don't quite fit into society. This canted angle shot is from the first Harry Potter film. It is used to show the speed and verocity of the match. By changing angles quickly it makes the audience feel more incolved within the scene. Also the canted angle shows how the game is helping to disorientate Harry. Level of Framing- It is not only the angle which the camera shoots that is important, but also the height it is filmed from. This is a scene from cool runnings where the Bobsleigh team are flimed from different heights. Firstly they are filmed from ground level at their feet. This shows a different persepctive and makes it seem more realistic. Secondly they are also filmed from an on board angle. This makes the viewer feel part of the race, therefore more attached to the film. Finally this is a tiny clip from Fast and Furious using a Low Level of Framing. The affect of filming from ground level is to focus on the cars wheel, making it seem more important, than the rest of the car. It emphasises its power and importance.

Film Shots

This clip shows a Close Up (CU) of Daniel Craig within the trailer for the new James Bond film, called Skyfall. The effect of this shot is to focus on the steely determination in Craig's eyes. Whilst also focusing on his tensed face, which shows he is angry and possibly looking for revenge. This is a second CU of Ed Helms playing Stu Price in the Hangover. The camera focuses upon his face to enhnace his feelings of great anger within the back of the police car. Also the fencing within the car which partly covers his face shows he is trapped. It is also implying his is metorphorically trapped in his relationship with his gilfriend. This shot is of the Bane in Batman- The Dark Knight Rises. It is a Medium Close Up incorparting his head and shoulders. This is done so the unusual mask upon his face is shown, making the audience question why he has it, and how he came to have it. Secondly the use of showing his shoulders is to show strength in his arms. Showing the power he posesses. Finally, we see part of his unusual outfit, again making us wonder why he is wearing this. This is a clip from the Big Fat Liar trailer. Again this is a Medium Close Up, this is done to show that his body as well as his face is completely blue. Leaving the audience to question why he is blue and how he got blue. This shot of Daniel Craig is a Mid Shot (MS). This is used as it shows more of what he is wearing. This shows us that he is well dressed and cares about his self presentation. We also see more of the background, so we can infer that he is possibly underground. Hinting that what he is doing is not for the public to see. This is another Mid Shot this time from the Inbetweeners Movie. It features the characters of Jay and Jane standing at the bar, a medium shot is used as it incorparates more of the surrounding features of the club. Also because they are at a bar, a Mid-Shot suits best, allowing both them and the bar to be shown. This shot of the boys from the Inbetweeners is a Medium Long Shot (MLS). This shot has been used primarily to picture all four boys together, as well as to show more of what they are wearing, than if it was just a Mid-Shot. In addition it allows part of the background to be included, helping the audience to understand more accurately where they are. Furthermore in the same clip there is a Medium Long Shot of just will and Simon. Firstly this is done to just focus on these two actors. However more importantly the shot it taken from over Neil's shoulder, this helps the audience to really see the lack of space within the appartment, because of how it's shot. Again this is another Long Shot from the Inbetweeners Movie. Which features Neil, Simon and Will prodominently. With Jay sat on a bar stall in the background. You can see the boys from Head to toe, which is used to show the audience their full outfits. It also means the bar scene can be seen in depth, so viewers can fully take in the scene to understand the situation the characters are in. This next scene is from the James Bond film, Casino Royale. It contains a variety of both Long shots and Medium Long Shots. Firstly the long shots are used to show the full scale of the fight/chase which is taking place. Showing the great height they are at to the audience, as well as showing all of their bodies fighting. Whilst the Medium Long Shots, enable the focus to be more upon the actors and the action, but still enables the scenery to be incorparated within the shot. Providing the audience with the best of both scenarios. This shot is an Extra Long Shot (ELS). The shot is of a rocky and isolated area. This type of shot is used as at this point the real focus is not on the action, but upon where it is taking place. The shot enables the full scenery to be incorparated, to help the audience establish the films location. This is the first scene from Harry Potter where the main hall at Hogwarts is shot. The 41 seconds of footage I have selected focus on no character inparticular. The effect of this is to introduce the viewer to a whole new scenery. Whilst introducing the audicence to a whole new world that they will not of ever seen before. It also gives a good gage of the scenes size and structure which is entirely new to the audience.