Camera angles/movements and Stranger Things recap clip
- Miss Pask
- Nov 23, 2017
- 2 min read
Today's lesson focused on writing up the camera angle/movement section of your Stranger Things genre essay. I've provided the clip that we are focusing on and I've also added the camera angle and movements that we have used in class.
When you are writing remember that you need to say how each use of the camera links to genre; whether that be horror, sci-fi or thriller. It might not link to any of those and that's where you need to say that it is challenging the typical codes and conventions of genre.
The impact each shot has on the audience is important too. For example; when a high angle shot is used over Barb as she sits by the pool it makes her seem vulnerable and we then realise she is in danger.
Camera angles
ECU – Extreme close up – focuses on specific facial features or aspects of an object/thing. It can show emotion or show something that will be important to the development of the story.
CU – Close up – Shows a character’s facial expressions/emotions and can also show something important to the audience
MS – Mid shot – This can help show a character or object in more detail, setting is not often seen in a mid shot.
MLS – Medium long shot – This shows a character in full and can give some inclination to the setting.
LS/WS/ES – Long shot/ wide shot/ establishing shot – This is usually used at the beginning of a text to establish the setting. This shot provides the audience with a lot of information.
2-shot – When two people are shown in the frame. Can be useful for conversations.
3- shot – Three people in the frame.
Etc.
HA – High angle – This is when the camera is up high so it looks down on the subject. This makes the subject seem weak or vulnerable.
LA – Low angle - This is when the camera is down low so it looks up to the subject. This makes the subject seem powerful or intimidating.
O-S – over the shoulder shot – This allows the audience to feel part of the scene as it’s as if they are sneaking a look at the action.
POV – point of view shot – This allows the audience to see events from the perspective of someone in the scene
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