Media PresentationLuke Hanshaw and Dan Gleeson

Low Angle Shot

Low angle shots are often used to make things look bigger than they actually are. The sensation of looking up makes the audience feel like the character is towering over them.

High Angle Shot

High angle shots can be used to suggest the character is isolated and is not In control of his/her surroundings.

Long Shot

Long shots are used to show the settings and scenery, normally used in conjunction with the zooming shot to show the detail.

Establishing ShotAn establishing shot in filmmaking and television production sets up, or establishes the context for a scene by showing the relationship between its important figures and objects.It is generally a long- or extreme-long shot at the beginning of a scene indicating where, and sometimes when, the remainder of the scene takes place.

Over the Shoulder Shot

Usually chosen the over the shoulder camera shot is used for the audience to get a feel of actually being in the scene with the characters. It's very effective and used often in films.

Close Up shot

Close up shots are used to isolate all other surroundings. Normally close ups focus on characters faces to see emotions and sometimes key objects that are significant in the film/programme.

Mid Shot

It is mainly used for a scene when it is desirable to see the persons facial expressions in the context of their body language.