#9 Camera Shots and Angles Research

 In this blog post, I will be discussing different types of camera shots and angles. This will benefit me because I will be getting a refresher on the different techniques I could use.

The first camera shot I researched is an over-the-shoulder shot. An over-the-shoulder shot is used to include the audience in the conversation. It also shifts the focus to the character that you can see. It emphasizes one character's facial expressions and body language and hides the other ones. A good example of this is in The Titanic when Rose and Jack are talking. In this scene, you can only see Jack's face. 

The next angle I practiced was a low angle. This angle is typically used in scenes where one character has more power over the other. It makes one character look more powerful and intimidating. A good example of this is the image of the Joker. The camera is lower than him, which makes him look scarier to the audience. I have not decided if I'm going to use this type of angle yet but I may use it in a different way than intended.

The next shot I researched was a two-shot. A two-shot is used to show the emotions and body language of the characters that are in the scene. I will definitely be using this shot in my short film. It is a good way to convey certain emotions to the audience which is my main goal. This is also something I want to improve on from last year's project. A good example of a two-shot is in The Hunger Games. In the scene, Peeta is putting on a brave face and tries to mask his nervousness while you can see that Katniss is intimidated by her surroundings.