Tuesday, 20 October 2015

shot types

The most common uses for shot types is to create tension, establishing where the characters in the scene are taking place, and to express emotion for example if you use an establishing shot you set up where the scene is taking place and give a background to what's happening. On the other hand you can use extreme close ups to create tension and uneasiness to the audience.  


Tracking shots are used frequently across a wide range of genres from war films to romantic comedies. I think this is because it can show the character moving from A to B while the camera stays on the actor. here is an example


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