TYPES OF SHOTS USED IN ROM-COMS

OVER THE SHOULDER SHOTIn romantic comedies

over the shoulder shots are used to show that conversation between

two characters is taking place.

This shot could also be used to show that the

characters have potential to establish a relationship.

CLOSE-UPIn romantic comedies close-ups are used to

show emotion. It allows the audience to see the characters face so they

are able to make a judgement on what they

maybe feeling or thinking.

In romantic comedies close-ups help tell the audience

whether the character is in-love, shocked or hurt.

MID-SHOTMid-shots are frequently used to determine the characters body

language towards the other character. This helps the audience

work out if they care for one another or are shy around each other ect. This shot allows the

audience to see the actors in detail whilst also showing the audience

the setting.

LONG SHOTWhen using a long shot the audience are able to see the

characters entire body as well as some of the scenery. Long shots

help the audience judge how much the two characters like or dislike each other because it determines how much space there is between the characters or how close they

are to each other.