13/02 Media Studies

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TSeyoNpyLI  Camera Shots:

I learnt from this video, that very wide cameras shots are not only used to show the character's surroundings, but can also be used to show the character's challenge that they need to face or overcome. Full shots can also be used when two or more characters are in the frame, or when the background adds a little more context to either the storyline or the character itself. A medium full shot singles out the character that the audience should focus on. Cowboy shots are mainly used for the "hero effect" as it is a strong powerful shot. Medium shot is rather common in film, as this is how us as humans interact with, and talk with each other on the day to day basis. Close up shot, focuses on the subjects head, which can show a lot of facial expression, allowing the audience to know the characters emotion and thoughts on certain things. It can give the audience a lot of information e.g whether something is not quite right, or if they are nervous about something ect. Lastly, extreme close up shows great detail,  which could signify importance, or establishes intimacy.

https://youtu.be/Dg1rTGlzGWs  Camera angles: 

Camera angles are very important, as the view and angles of the camera, is essentially the view and positioning of the audience. With this being said, a high angler shot looks down on the subject or the characters making them look venerable, where as low angle shots make the character's look powerful and in control. Birds eye view shot can be used when the audience needs to see a lot or to understand the scale of what's happening. Tracking shots are used commonly to involve the audience to make them feel apart of the action. This can be done by hand held camera. Zoom shots can be used to focus the audiences attention on something and often is associated with moments of drama.