RESEARCH - Camera shots and angles

Camera Shots and AnglesMy two minute film opening
During filming we used many different camera shots and angles. we used a long shot during the film to give the audience a sense of surrounding it also meant the audience got a sense of directions to where Amelia was going. on top of this we also used close up shots to create tension in the opening. other than this the majority of her film was set with a medium to long shot as the scene was of constant movement and those we the best shots to use to get the film we wanted. the different angles we used were also to give the audience a sense of surrounding. the 180 degree angle meant that the audience knew what around Amelia and could see her reactions to all things around her.
CAPTIVE - AS Media Film Opening  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93fH1fUQ-Lw: during this media opening it used many different camera shots and angles. because it is based around someone in a bad way being tied up against their will, it shows us many different camera shots to represent what he is seeing and the fear he has thus creating suspense. the different angles used give the audience a good idea of the surroundings which helps the audience to relate to the captive and relate to his fear.

The Edge - AS Level Media Studies Opening Sequence by Rory Campbell  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24nQdBL8M3w: during this media opening the camera shots are almost from the perspective of someone observing the action which allows the audience to acknowledge the importance of the young boy as a character. it also allows the audience to relate to his escape as they're aware of what is around them.

Shorter Shots
The effect that shorter shots have on the audience is it allows them to see the facial expressions of the actor or give them information they will need to know. if the shot is of someone's face it allows the audience to recognise how the actor is feeling at that time. this means the audience will feel cathartic toward the actor as they naturally feel compassion toward their emotion. however, if the shorter shot is of something other than a face it could be of something to read or point out that is relevant to the film. this means the shorter shot gives the audience an insight to what is going on and to help let them know of its importance. in contrast it could also be to cause shock factor because of its link to the film especially if it is at the end of the film.

longer shots
 The effect that longer shots have on the audience is they allow them to grasp and insight  to the surroundings of the scene and link them to what is happening in the film. if the shot is of something in the distance moving closer it can cause suspense for the audience depending on the relevance of the thing moving closer. if the long shot is of a scene it can give the audience an insight on the emotion to feel at that particular time for example if it is of something calming like a sunset they know the next scene is of something nice or romantic but if it is of something instance like a thunder storm they know that something with action or anger is about to take place this is also helped by the soundtrack added to the film.