- Aerial shot/ Establishing shot - Often used in the opening of the film. This type of shot sets the scene and tells the viewer what type of area it is set e/g the country or city. An example of this is in 'Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging', the film starts off by panning around the area, for this film it is set near the sea.
- Close Up Shot - This is used for showing characters emotions. Particularly useful in chick flicks as they tend to be films full of emotion, often tears are present - whether it's due to happiness or sadness.
- High Angle Shot - Used to isolate a character in the frame - could represent sadness and loneliness, as chick flicks are usually to do with love and relationships. Would be good to use if the character is going through a break up.
- Shot-Reverse Shot - Used for when two or more people are having a conversation. The camera flips between characters but has to stay in the line with the person's eye so it feels like you, as a viewer, are part of the conversation too. Good for chick flicks as there is often conversations between the main character and others.
- Panning Shot - In chick flicks a 'pan' shot can be used to pan across the main character's bedroom, for example.
- Point Of View (POV) Shot - Can be used to film the character reading a text message/email/letter that they have received. This is when the viewer sees something as they character would.
- Tilt Shot - Where the camera tilts either up or down, usually this type of shot ends the film. Can point up to the sky or to the ground.
- Tracking Shot - Used to follow a character when walking. Helpful when they are walking through busy environment.
- Zoom Shot - When the camera quickly or slowly zooms into a characters face. Often used quickly when the character has realised something or found out something and the viewer needs to see their shocked face.
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Top Camera Shots Used in Chick Flicks
I have researched the most common camera shots used when filming chick flicks, they are:
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