Props List

Title Sequence Font Choice

These are a few fonts we have looked at for our opening title sequence, using the website Dafont.com. we found fonts that reflect on our genre, which is horror.

we've chosen this font as most horror fonts can to be too complicated, and hard to read.The font reminds me of scratches in a wall, which relates to our horror theme as it connotes despair or struggle, which usually occurs in horrors.

This font is the more obvious horror font, as the splashes around the letters look like blood. The font reminds me of writing used for the Tv show ''Dexter''.  

This is the last font we've chosen. This particular font reminds me of paint brush strokes, this could connote to blood if it was being brushed across a wall, or messages written in blood.

Credit List

Credit List

Top Trumps - Production Roles

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Title Sequence Institution Research

Script practice

Jolly Snow Script

Vlog

The task required doing some research to find a company that would be suitable for distributing the final product. we had to consider the audience they are likely to attract and also their previous work which could also be a big influence. the actors associated with the company also has a big impact.

25 Word Pitch

Two sisters, one attracts, one kills. Dexter meets Friday 13th the film is messed up which represents the mental state of both characters and their past.

Synopsis

 

soundtrack analysis

Here is an analysis I did for the sound within the title sequence of the movie 'Coach Carter'. The task was to analyse all its features and discuss how the sounds establish a particular genre, time period, tone, location and characters.

Credits Timeline

                                                     Credit timeline for Batman Beyond:     

                                                             Return of The Joker

Credit Timelines are used in order to plan where titles will be placed once the title sequence has been constructed.

I used the title sequence of Batman Beyond to plot which titles came up and also the time the titles came up so that when our title sequence is created we have an idea of how the titles should be spaced out and also the order of the titles.

The title sequence was 02:08 minutes long and had 20 titles within that time frame. The spacing between the titles didn't have a continuous pattern as it didn't have equal intervals but this is the typical expectation within a sequence.

Text Analysis

The text in the title sequence for Girls is extremely large which emphasizes the key themes that may rise, it suggests a female dominated movie which could involve drama, romance or comedy. The colour of the background also highlights the fact that it is aimed towards females as purple is stereotypically associated with girls. The font style is very simplistic but it reflects elegance. The font colour being at one extreme end of the colour spectrum also makes it stand out even more. The text is easy and clear to read. The title seems to have been made at the production stage as it is not complicated and although it is relevant to the plot it doesn't particularly represent one specific character.

    

Where as the text in Ali G Indahouse is very modern and glamorous title which immediately suggests this is aimed at a modern teenage audience or early 20's.
The colour gold represents jewellery and wealth which could be seen as a key theme within the film and represents the modern youth culture of today who are heavily obsessed with jewellery.
just like the Girls title the font style is very simplistic and block type lettering which is large which again places even more emphasis on the title.
Again like the Girls title it is very easy to read.
The text could have been either during the pre production stage when storyboards are being created as they must have had a clear picture of how the main character should be reflected through the title or it could have been made post production once they had a clearer idea of how the character will be.

Anatomy of a Murder

                             


This video was created as our own interpretation of Saul Bass' Anatomy of a Murder, we used this as a practice for an abstract Title Sequence.
We used the first 20 seconds of the original sequence to create the sequence.
We also focused on the amount frames and shots needed in order to make it flow better without drastic jumps.

9 Key Frames Analysis

                    

Favourite Opening Sequence

We were asked to create a presentation based on our favourite title sequence and discuss all its features.
We had to comment on the conventions they used and what they connote and also discuss why we like it and how it is effective.



              
                                                  My favourite title sequence

      

Saul Bass

Conventions of a Title Sequence

These are the Conventions we typically see in many title sequences which help us make assumptions on what we are about to watch and whether or not it is worthwhile watching.

Themes and Style

The themes present in films are usually reflected in the movies title sequence. The theme is the basic ideas drawn from a certain subject which is used to build up the storyline. The theme helps the audience create assumptions on the genre,location or the narrative of the film. The style focuses on how the sequence reflects those themes it looks such as the editing techniques, colours used and the camera angles method and aesthetics Some may choose to use a cold opening so that the viewers do not lose interest and even if the title sequence is included the action being presented at the start can be seen as an enigma code to keep the viewers wondering what will happen next.

Opening Sequences

The opening credits are present at the beginning of most movies in text form to acknowledge and credit the most important people in the production of that particular film for example the actors, the editor or even the writer whereas the title sequence is the action used to give the viewers an idea of where the film is set or who the characters are so that they have a little idea of what to expect during the film. 

In an opening sequence you can have conventions such as non-diegetic sounds such as a soundtrack to create an atmosphere, graphic matches can also be an effective technique in a title sequence. Some editors may choose to make the opening sequence quite abstract so that it doesn't give too much away it may just give you a clue as to where it's set or the genre of the movie. Some movies start off with a Cold Opening which is when a little bit of action or dialogue within the movie begins to take place before they show the opening sequence. Some opening sequences are entirely animated whereas some are based on real characters and real settings which also helps determine the genre. A narrator can also be used to set the scene.

      

CSI: Harris South Norwood - Title Sequence

               
                             

We recreated the title sequence to CSI Miami and this was used as a practice for our own title sequence we will be creating.

This was useful in helping me improve my filming and editing techniques, it also helped with judging the right transition times and editing pace for a short sequence.


            

Preliminary Task Evaluation

For our preliminary task we had to work in a group to create a short continuity clip. We had to film someone walking through a door, walking across the room and exchanging dialogue with someone else. it also had to include editing techniques such as match on action, shot reverse shot. We had to make sure all the clips did not break the 180 degree rule.

As a group we chose to film our preliminary task as a Parents evening so we started with a tracking shot of the parent and then a match on action of him opening the door, he walks across then
takes a seat in front of the teacher, which was captured as a two shot, they shake hands and then the dialogue begins and the parent and teacher talk shot reverse shot is used and over the shoulder shots are also used. 

The continuity of the video could have been better if we had filmed more footage before and after the clips we needed because it would have made it easier to match the actions, because the ending of each footage put together cuts off quite fast and makes the editing pace quite fast and for a clip that is meant to seem realistic, the editing makes it seem very unrealistic.

Another problem we faced whilst filming was that we played back the footage quite a lot so when we forwarded the tape to finish recording the footage ended up too far down the tape so it made it a little harder to retrieve our work.

Preliminary Task

This is our preliminary task which is the first practice at both filming and editing our own footage so far. The action presents a parents evening and a conversation between a teacher and parent.

                             

Continuity Editing Task

Continuity Editing is making the existing footage consistent and continuous so that all the action is in chronological order and makes sense to the audience viewing it.This can be done through filming or editing parts to fit together.This task was given to us to use as practice for other videos we will be editing throughout the year. We used footage that was recorded by Year 13 students and opened the files in Final Cut Express so that we could put the footage together and cut out the unnecessary clips. This task was very helpful because prior to this I'd never edited a continuous sequence so this helped me prepare for my preliminary task!

                                     

180 Degree Rule

This is a storyboard created to shot 6 shots we took following the 180 degree rule

The 180 degree rule is a rule that must be followed whilst filming, the scene is usually shot on one side of the two characters or objects so because of that the viewers acknowledge what is on the left and right side and to avoid problems they stick to one side of the imaginary line between the two characters.

The line in the middle is never crossed.

                                               
It is important to use the 180 degree rule when filming because the audience will get very confused it the characters continue switching places especially if they look a like or they are not familiar with the characters it is best to stick to one side. Another reason why it is important is because if they didn't stick to the rule the two people having a conversation would be facing the same way and their eyes wouldn't be aligned which would affect the illusion of conversation.

if you want to change the direction in which you film the two people you have to break the 180 degree rule and you can do this effectively by using a tracking shot to move around them so that the audience aren't confused.

The 180 degree rule will help in the preliminary task to plan out where to film the shot and when it comes to filming the dialogue we will follow the 180 degree rule so that it is not confusing and if we do break it then it is done the right way.

Narrative Theory

A narrative is not the story itself but it is the way the story is put together so when analyzing narrative we tend to focus on the organisation and structure.

When we think of how stories are structured we always think of it as the Beginning, Middle & End. There are 4 key narrative theorists the first being Tzvetan Todorov, his theory was that there are three parts to a narrative the first being an equilibrium where everything is normal until a disequilibrium disrupts the normalcy which could be broken down even further to 3 sections the first being there is a disruption, the second is recognition of the disruption and then an attempt to repair the disruption. Lastly there is a resolution equilibrium where the equilibrium is restored or there is a new one in place.

The second theorist is Vladimir Propp, he was interested in the patterns in nature and why it happens, he studied a lot of Russian folk tales and came to the conclusion that there are 31 functions and 8 character types in all stories.
The 8 character types include:

1. The Hero (Protagonist) - Usually the lead role, they usually have to fight evil or solve a mystery


                                                    





2. Sidekick/Helper - Helps the hero

3. The Princess - Usually the prize or reward for the hero it could even be money










4. The Villain (Antagonist) - Tries to stop the hero from accomplishing their super-objective

5.  The Donor - They provide the hero with something to help them complete the quest which could be a clue or special power.

6. The Princess' Father - An authoritative figure that offers the hero a reward for completing a quest which could be anything from a prince/princess to a new car


7. Dispatcher - The dispatcher is the one who sends the hero off on the quest in the first place


8. The False Hero - They try to take credit for the heroes actions or they might try to get the heroes reward.

Some characters may take on more than one role for example The Princess' Father could also be the Dispatcher in the story but all these character types are always present.

The third theorist is Claude Levi-Strauss, he examined how stories unconsciously reflect the values, beliefs and myths of a culture. Levi-Strauss' research was adapted by media to show the link between binary oppositions and films. Every movie has a contrast between two for example most movies are a battle between good and evil.

The fourth was Roland Barthes, he suggested that narratives work with 5 different codes which activate the reader to make sense of it.

Barthes 5 codes were

1. Action - The solution is usually produced through action for example there might be a fight which resolves an on going problem within the story.

2.  Enigma - This is used a lot in trailers to teases the audience sometimes with little riddles or delays in the story lines that will only make sense as you watch or read the whole book or film.

3. Symbolic - All the connotations associated with the specific symbol.

4. Semantic - The denotations associated with the book.

5. Cultural - We recognize certain things as being apart of a certain culture. Costumes can be used to help identify a specific culture.

Syd Field is a screenwriter, considered as one of the greatest. Field suggested that there are 3 acts

1. Plot Point - something important happens within the first half hour

2. Then a Confrontation takes place, then there's a Mid Point where the main character is going through the lowest point in the movie and they seem to be on a downward slope

2.5. Things may seem a little hopeful and seem as though it is picking back up but it goes back down and it seems as though there is no hope left.

3. Then finally there is a Resolution and things get better.

Narratives tend to come in two forms Linear and Non-Linear.
Linear narratives are constructed in order of events whereas Non-Linear is constructed in the opposite way for instance it may start off with a flashback before going forward in time. 

                     


- In class we worked in pairs to create a three part narrative using jelly babies

In our three part narrative it starts out as a normal day in the park, there are a group of boys at the park and a couple sitting together at a park bench talking.
The dynamics change when the boys plan to rob the couple and threaten to stab them if they don't give them their money.
The problem is solved when the man in the relationship fights the group of boys off.

Sound Techniques

Dialogue – Involves more than one person talking within a scene

Diegetic sound – Any noise that is made in the scene such as a teacher talking, pupils typing, radio in the background. The characters might be able to hear it but that does not necessarily suggest that the actors themselves are able to hear it

Non-Diegetic sound - Sounds that the character can not hear for example sound tracks

or a narrator talking

Sound motif – A sound that becomes associated with a person, thing or programme, every time you hear it you think about that association

Synchronous Sound – The visuals seem to move at the same time as the sound, they match the actions taking place. This typically used in music videos and it is used to create impact

Contrapuntal Sound – Sound that does not match what you can see, it sounds inappropriate and does not fit the feel of the visual, it may change the feel for example pop music at a funeral would not seem to fit well together or a scary movie could have a nursery rhyme in the background which makes the scene creepier

Voice over – A narrator or character that talks over the scene, they are not necessarily seen but they are always heard

Soundtrack – Is music that plays over a scene, it is usually non-diegetic and it is not typically used in TV dramas and sitcoms

Ambient Sound – Everyday noises you hear in the background it is used to make the scene more realistic some editors would record natural background noise to add into the scene to make it more realistic for instance they might go outside to record the sound of birds, wind or if it is set in the class they would record the sound of people typing. Sometimes the sounds are exaggerated for effect

Sound Perspective – Refers to the apparent distance of sound, it involves the volume, frequency and echo, sometimes the positioning the of the mic is considered greatly to make it more realistic

Mode of address / Direct address – The narrator or character addresses the audience directly breaking the forth wall

Sound Bridge – Leads in or out of a scene, it starts at the beginning of one scene but the sound from the previous scene is still playing quite briefly or it could happen the other way round, it could play softly and it can continue in the next scene

Editing Techniques

Cutting – This is a transition type used to get rid of unwanted clips.

Cross fade/Dissolve or mix – this is when 2 scenes move and fade into each other. It can be used to have a better look at a specific object.Most of the time it fits in with the soundtrack playing. when cross fades are used it slows the pace down and creates a mood, it usually gives a mystical and romantic feel. this transition can be used to show a sequence of scenic shots and evem photo montages. The speed can vary and it gives a sense of passing time or location.

Shot, Reverse Shot – Directors typically use this when filming a conversation to flip between the people talking.

Jump cut – A section of the clip has been cut out and it seems as though they've jumped forward in time. when a scene seems to have missed a passage of time or shot of later in the day it is known to be a Jump Cut.

Graphic match and Cut away – cutting between two scenes but the objects in the scenes look similar to create a graphic match. This is often used in a metaphorical style.

Cut away – The director changes the shot to something or someone else then they go back to the shot sometimes the scene is edited so that you might still be able to hear them although the focus isn't on them at the time. This is sometimes used to cut out unnecessary parts of the scene which drag on.

Parallel editing/inter cutting – This is commonly used to show two different people doing the same thing at the same time. It can even be used to show people doing the same thing in different moments in time, like contrasting the past and the future, it can be done using  using split screen.

A lot of the time the characters may not know what’s going on on the other side because it is a different scene happening at the same time but the audience can always see both sides to the situation.

Match on action – A cut that connects more than one different view of the same action

this is done by using a multicamera set up and when it is edited the cameras at different angles pick up where the other camera left off. this is typically used in fighting sequences so that they can capture the fight from different angles.

Montage – A collection of scenes to show things that are happening over a period of time, it shows progress in a short amount of time. The longer it takes to fade out the longer the time period seems.

Wipe - It is a dated transition type, this could be done by having an object move across the screen and the a new scene appears or simply have the next scene wipe out the previous.

Mise-en-scène

Mise en scene explores visual design aspects of a film production there are 6 main focuses which are listed below

This image is from Dubplate Drama Series 2

Character Performance

In this image we see a group of boys stood behind a female and on the other side two males and in the middle there is Tim Westwood (DJ)
The female standing behind the mic is Dionne (Shystie) and standing behind her is the 'Fyre Crew' & their self proclaimed CEO D-Brain (Ben Griffiths) the crew consists of Sleazy (Dappy) Big Man (Narstie) and more. In this screenshot there is a clear division which already suggests some form of competition.

The two guys on the other side Bones (Adam Deacon) and his manager Prangers (Ricci Harnett) seem to be intimidated by the people opposite them and this is evident from their body language and the fact that they aren't looking directly at the group in front of them. The Fyre Crew seem to be annoyed which we can see from their facial expression and Tim Westwoods hands are slightly raised as though he is trying to settle an argument. The Fyre Crew don't seem to be intimidated one bit they come across strong and the fact that there's more of them seems to build their confidence, Big Man has his arms over Sleazy's shoulder which suggests protection so they are not shaken up in anyway. Bones and his manager Prangers are distant in this screenshot which suggests to me that they are scared and if anything was to happen they certainly wouldn't be there to protect each other. Bones has a crutch on his arm which shows that he has been in an incident, and seeing as he looks so vulnerable in this scene it gives the impression that he has been beaten up and maybe that is why he doesn't seem interested in the situation because he doesn't want anymore trouble.

The Set

The Set is dark and pretty much empty there is nothing in the background to give a good suggestion as to where they are but because of the decks, the mic and table on set it gives the impression that maybe they're at a pirate radio station or studio.

Costumes

Apart from the manager on the right hand side all the other characters are in hoodies, hats and glasses which suggests a modern time period and gives us the impression that they represent the youth of today. Prangers is seen wearing a shirt which suggests he is older than the rest.

Hair/Make-up

None of the characters have any visible extra make up apart from Bones but it is not evident in this screenshot. Most of them have hats on so their hair cant be seen and those without hats have normal hairstyles that don't suggest a particular time period or special event.

Lighting

The background is dark which gives the impression that the atmosphere is quite tense and maybe quite scary. There's a spotlight shining on Tim Westwood which gives the impression that he is a little superior compared to the rest. 

Props

They are standing behind mics and there are a set of decks in front of the DJ which gives the impression they are competing musically or there's some sort of broadcast going on.

Micro Vs Macro Analysis

 Micro Vs Macro Analysis is all to do with analyzing the small specific details within a scene as well as the larger themes present.

When analyzing the Macro aspects you tend to focus on the big things within the scene such as the Genre, Narrative & Representation which could be supported by the Micro aspects which are the smaller details such as the Cinematography, Sound, Editing, Mise-en-scene and Special effects. 

  

This is a scene from my favorite movie '10 Things I Hate About You'

Micro Analysis

Mise-en-scene

Mise-en-scene - The surroundings you can see within the scene. There are 6 different aspects to analyse within the scene such as the lighting, character performance and set.

• Character Performance

When analyzing the character performances you focus on what the scene suggests of their character.

Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) is portrayed as a brave girl in this scene because while her classmates are trying to avoid being picked by turning around expecting others to volunteer to read their poems she was the only one willing to share. As she walks over to read her poem to the class Mr Morgan then says 'Lord here we go' which gives us the impression that she always expresses her opinions regardless of what anyone else might think, whether they agree or not she will not let anyone suppress her opinions. When Kat starts off reading the poem she seems to be quite tough speaking about what she hates about Patrick but then she slowly breaks-down in tears and shows a very emotional side which the class perhaps weren't used to seeing which is evident in their reaction


Patrick Verona  (Heath Ledger) seemed to have no interest in what was going on during the lesson until he saw Kat going up to read her poem, he seemed to be very shocked.
At the end of her poem when they cut away to show Patrick he seems to be deep in thought and has quite a guilty look on his face and when the whole class turned around as Kat ran out the classroom he was the only person who did not turn and this again shows a reflection of the guilt he maybe feeling.

Joey Donner (Andrew Keegan) is seen as someone who cares a lot about his looks he seems to be very insecure by the fact he came in wearing glasses to cover up his black eye and it is expressed again when the teacher asked him to take the glasses off, his facial expression tells us he seems to be very annoyed by that and his eyes wander around the room to see if anyone would react.

Mr Morgan  (Daryl Mitchell) is seen to be a very comical character and because of that he doesn't comes across as a stereotypical boring English teacher because of the jokes he shares and the fact he laughs at another students expense. Mr Morgan is portrayed as a loud and dominant character within the scene which are characteristics expected from a teacher.

The rest of the class seem to be very laid back and easy going because of the way they're seated, they seem so relaxed and they all diffuse responsibility when Mr Morgan looks for a volunteer by turning around to look at each other. Their laid back personas are also reflected again when they show concern when Kat runs out because they all turn around but none of them bother to chase after her.

• The Set

The set is where the sequence is filmed in this particular clip the scene is set inside an English classroom
and they make it very evident by the camera positioning. Whenever they film an individual they make sure the notices on the wall that hint the room is an English classroom are still visible, for example when Mr Morgan is speaking to the class the paintings on the wall of famous writers such as John Steinbeck are very noticeable so you can tell where it is set. When Kat is reading her poem to the class they didn't immediately zoom into her face, they gradually zoomed in so you can still see she is in the classroom because of the folders and books in the background.

• Costumes

The costumes used within a scene can be used to suggest a certain time period. In this clip the style of clothing suggests a very 90's styled look. Although it's set in a school they're not in uniform so even if you hadn't watched the full movie it would still suggest that they are American high school students.

• Hair/Make-up

The hair and make-up in this scene is very simple and not over the top because it is set in a school so they have pretty much normal everyday hairstyles and the scene didn't require any sort of specialist make-up because of that same reason.

• Lighting

Lighting can be used to enhance a characters importance in a movie or it could be used just to brighten
the surroundings in the set. Apart from the lighting of the set, there were no spotlights shining on any of the characters. The only lighting in the room are the lights in the classroom. As Kat speaks there is light above her head but there are no connotations to importance because it is just the lights in the room reflecting on her. Although that part of the scene is very important to the movie it would simply be very unnatural for a spotlight to be shinning on Kat as the class is a normal day to day setting and you wouldn't find a spotlight shinning on someone in a classroom.

• Props

Props are objects actors use to help convey messages better and make the scenes seem more realistic, in the scene there are many props ranging from the book Kat reads the poem from to Joey's glasses.

Sound

Sound is a key feature in every movie, soundtracks can be used to add more tension and suspense to the scene or give a clear indication to how the atmosphere is within the scene even the absence of sound gives an effect.
In this clip the music in the establishing shot of the scene is non-diegetic because it is not music that the characters can hear, the music is quite upbeat and fits in well with the busy environment outside the school, as the shot changes there is a sound bridge because the music playing then continues at the beginning of the next scene but the music slowly fades out and then no background music is heard until Kat finishes reading her poem to the class. There is a slow song playing in the background as Kat walks off and the camera focus is on Patrick which makes the scene more emotional and helps the viewers understand how the characters are feeling, the song is also another example of a non-diegetic because it was a soundtrack and none of the characters can hear it.
There are some diegetic examples within this scene for example the teacher talking to the class, the sound of students in the class laughing, Kat opening her book and also the sound of Kat walking out of the classroom.

Editing

In this scene they start off by using a jump cut they jump from filming the school to a classroom
another editing technique they used was shot, reverse shot and this was when Mr Morgan was talking to Joey Donner telling him to remove his glasses. When Mr Morgan was searching for a volunteer instead of using a panning shot the director chose to use cuts to show the students in the class instead. There is a cut away after Kat has read the poem she remains standing in front of the class for a few seconds then they cut away to show Patrick Verona and then they cut back to Kat before she runs off.

Cinematography

Cinematography involves the camera angles used and the camera movements within the scene.
The directors zoomed in on all the main characters at different points within the scene, the close up of the characters gives the audience a better understanding of the characters emotions and feelings at the time. In this scene tracking shots are used as Kat stands in front of the class reading the poem they slowly move closer and then zoom in as she is meant to be the center of attention. They also use a lot of mid shots and close ups because the characters emotions are the main focuses in the clip. There is a wide shot right at the start to establish the scene. There are a few long shots also used so that the scenery is also captured. Mr Morgan is shot from a low angle as he tells Joey to remove his glasses which could enhance the fact that Mr Morgan is the authoritative figure.

Macro Analysis

Genre

The genre is the theme of the movie and this is one of the first aspects you look at when watching the movie or clip, by knowing what genre the movie is it helps your understanding on whats going on or what could happen. In the scene I've chosen you can tell that the Genre of the movie is a romantic comedy because of the Micro aspects.

Narrative

The narrative is the storyline within the movie, in this movie the storyline is based on one of Shakespeare's plays 'Taming of the Shrew'

Representation

The representation is a summary of what all the aspects of the movie or scene imply such as how the sound may give us the impression that there is a sense of sadness that is the same way all the other features build up an assumption on what they all individually or collectively represent.

Audience

The audience are simply the people a particular type of movie would interest, the target audience are usually considered whilst creating the plot. In this clip and throughout the entire movie there is a lot of comedy, romance and drama which makes it clear that the audience is set for teenagers who are roughly the same age as the characters because they are the most likely to relate to situations that exist in the movie but maybe not to the same extent.

Shot Types

Shot Types are the different Shot Angles and Sizes directors and photographers use when filming or taking pictures. Shot angles are the angles in which they take the picture or shoot a scene, the angles are used to add effect.


Low Angle
Low angled shots are sometimes used to reinforce the characters level of power, if the scene is shot from a low angle it usually shows that they are of more importance and they are powerful in comparison to someone who may be standing opposite them or to the surroundings in general.

High Angle

High angled shots are sometimes used to show the opposite, to show that the characters power cannot compare to the person standing on the opposite side for example there could be a shot where a bully might be picking on a little kid and they film the little boy from a high angle to show from the bullies point of view the kid is nowhere near as powerful as he is.

                                                                   








                      
Eye Level
Eye level shots are often used to capture clear emotion for instance if a character has a tear in their eye and it isn't evident from the angle its being filmed at then it is best to get a shot at eye level so that the emotions are evident.

Worms Eye View
Just like the low angle Worms eye view is used to make things look taller and also mightier.









               

Cantered Shot
Cantered shots are usually used in horror movies and sometimes music videos to show the audience exactly what they can see in their view.

Birds Eye View
Birds eye view is commonly used in action movies when there are police chases or helicopters flying overhead they usually switch to show the birds eye view of everything.

Over the Shoulder Shot
This is typically used during a conversation between two that are opposite each other.

Wide Shot/Establishing Shot
A film director might decide to film an opening with a long shot to show the surrounding area because that is a place where viewers need to familiarize with throughout the movie. It can also be used to capture a scene where several people who are quite distant are having a conversation.

                 
Shot sizes are the distance at which the shots are taken which are also used to create effect


Extreme Long Shot
Just like wide shots they can be used to show the surroundings or even to add suspense for example they may have an extreme long shot then all of a sudden they could scare the viewers by zooming in for a close up.

Long Shot
This could be used to show a vague idea of what is going on in the background.

                                                                        








                                                                       
Mid Shot
This is used when the director or photographer wants to include the actors facial expression as well as their body language.

Close Up
Close ups draw the audiences focus onto specific details you may not have noticed or been able to see previously.

                                                                    

                                                                  







Extreme Close Up
Extreme close ups are just like eye level shots they are usually used to capture emotions or show better detail of a person or object.