Research into camerawork

Extreme close up;

This camera shot is used to show emotion and to get an insight to how the character is feeling, also it can be used to show detail in the face if it can be used to foreshadow something that may happen later to do with the facial features. This shot doesn't have anything going on in the background so therefore you are made to focus on the close up that is being shown to you, also you may notice other details in an extreme close up rather than just a normal close up.

Big close up;

This shot is used to show other details on the face and in the hair, it helps you to recognise that person and you can see what makes them different from others again this shot is used to show their emotion but as you can see all over the face you will be able to recognise the emotion not just whether they're happy or sad or whether they're anxious, angry, excited because you can see new details compared to just an extreme close up.

Close up;

This is a shot that is taken up close usually used on an actors face and is used to show an actors facial expression or to focus on an object in detail. usually used to show an actors emotion in a more detailed way.you get to see things that you wouldn't notice from a long shot so there fore discover things that you would not have noticed before which may help you to emotionally understand a film a lot better.

Medium close up;

This shot is used to see an actors facial expression but also shows the actors body language, it is also good to distinguish what genre the film could be, as you can see the actors clothing. this shot is used a lot in films usually to show interaction between two actors.

Medium long shot;

This shot is similar to a medium close up as it is used to show the audience the actors facial expression and body language. this shot shows the audience what is around the actor and also gives them an idea of what is going on in the film. 

Very long shot/Establishing shot;

This shot is used to show the full length of the character from a long distance it could generally be used in a busy street and they're at the front of the crowd to show the power or authority of them. Also it could be used to show the surrounding area and you can see how comfortable they are in the area depending on who is around and what area they are in, as if they are in a busy street with people they don't know they character may just wonder around but they will act a different way around people they know in a known environment and you can see all that through this shot.

Two shot;

This shot is used to show two people and how they act around each other, it can show their relationship, friendship and how comfortable they are around each other. You can also see their emotion and how it is linked together and can see both actors body language.

High angle shot;

This shot is used generally to show the undermining height of the character and how it can make them feel to have someone of a higher authority tower over them, this would usually be used in films when a parent is talking to their child or if the actor is getting looked down on.

Over the shoulder shot;

This shot is generally used in a conversation it shows the audience two people that are talking to each other and shows the actors facial expression while talking or listening to the other actor, it shows someones perspective and shows the audience what the actor is looking at you can also see things from their point of view.

Canted angle;

This shot is used to show a full view of the character however gives a unusual slanted view that can create confusion to the audience.