how camera shots are used in opening sequences

How Camera Shots Are Used In Opening Sequences To Create

Meaning By Matthew Adair

Close Up

This shot helps to show the emotions of the character which is always plays a big part in films as it helps you to understand them more. It can also be used to focus on object to help show its importance.

Medium Shot

The medium shot is where you can see the character from the waist and above this is used so the audience can see the characters body movements whilst also being able to see what’s around them to get the location.

Long Shot

The long shot is used to help set the scene and in this example it shows the location of an house.

Tracking Shot

The tracking shot is when the camera follows the character to create the effect to make the audience feel as if they were the ones following the camera. This is shown here with the camera following her down a corridor.

Pan Shot

A pan shot is where the camera is stationary on a stand but pivots left and right. It is used to keep the focus on that character.

Tilt Shot

The tilt shot is when the camera is tilted up or down to try and make the character look superior or inferior.

Zoom Shot

The zoom shot can be used in different ways for example can be a way to go form a medium shot to a close up fast this is used to show expression. It can also be used starting as exteme long shots to show the setting.

Cut

A cut scene is when it jumps to another location or angle very quickly this is seen in alot of action and horror as it is used a lot in faced paced scene’s this is used to keep the film going and exiting as it would be boring to watch a fight from one view when you could quickly cut to another

Pace

Pace is used to grab the audience attention by creating tension as it can suddenly go from calm to fast paced which keeps the audience on there feet.

Performance

Performance is achieved through things like close up shots for example she is on the phone talking to someone looking calm and relaxed and then suddenly he says something causing her face to drop the audience is able to see this transaction of emotion.

Diegetic Sound

• Diegetic sound is the sound both the characters and audience can hear for example the ringing of a phone, it can be used to cut or create tension not only with the audience but with the characters as well as if the characters couldn’t hear it , it wouldn’t have as good of an effect

Non-Diegetic Sound

• Diegetic sound is when it is sound that only the audience can hear for example the background music which can be used to create various different moods. So it helps the audience get a grip of the situation for example when she is running you can hear beating drums which is used to create tension and too tell you something is about to happen

Mise En Scene

• From this shot you can see what the character is wearing and the phone which is one of the main props during the film. You can also knife which could be there to be seen as a potential murder weapon.