Camera use and editing

Camera angles and shots to use (editing and filming):

• shot reverse shot - used in conversations, shows facial expressions
• close up - e.g. head of character
• extreme close up - very close to object e.g. shot of an eye
• medium shot - e.g. half of body
• long shot - shows full length object and background
• extreme long shot - used to show scenery, location
• low angle - to make object look superior, powerful
• high angle - to make object look inferior
• pan
• tracking
• pivot
• zoom in/out
• continuity editing
• cheat cut
• cut
• fade
• soft focus