Establishing Shot – establishes the locationExtreme Long Shot

The Sting © 1973 Universal Pictures

Long Shot – puts the character in the location

1940's Chicago ~ Fullerton and Central

Mid Shot –general shot used to show character

1940's Chicago ~ Fullerton and Central

Two shot –Shows interaction between two characters

"Little Caesar" (1931)

Close up –Shows more detail such as emotion

"Little Caesar" (1931)

Extreme Close up –magnifies something of importance to the audience

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Over the shoulder shot –often used when two people are in conversation

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Reverse Shot –reaction / response of other person

Point of View Shot –We see what a specific character sees

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Scarface (1932)

Cut-in –Cuts in to a closer view

Cut-away –A shot used to cover cuts in edit

Crane Shot –can do large sweeping movements not possible with the human eye

Bird's eye shot – shot from above, audience becomes like God

Scarface (1932)

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High angle – shot from high up, characters appear less threatening or smaller

The Fat Man (1951)

Low angle – shot from above characters are more intimidating

Canted angle – 0r the Dutch tilt gives psychological uneasiness

The Third Man 1949

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Eye level – shot at same level as character's eyes (more realistic)

"Little Caesar" (1931)

Depth of Field – use of focus giving feeling of depth

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Shallow Focus – part of the frame is defocused drawing the eye to what is in focus

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Deep Focus – everything in the frame is in focus

1930's 40's gangster

Composition-positioning within the frame

“The Roaring Twenties” 1939

4:3

Composition – how the shot is framed

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16:9 wide screen

Looking Room – a more natural look

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"Little Caesar" (1931)

Use of lighting – creating shadows for effect

Scarface (1932)

Lighting – Use of street lights and from windows

The Maltese Falcon 1941

Lighting – Use of three point lighting

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High Key Lighting – brighter picture

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Low Key Lighting – darker picture (more shadows)

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Back Lighting –Gives a Silhouette style

“Smart Money” 1931

Effect Lighting –Lit from below gives an eerie feel

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Colour – colour tones can effect the mood or feel of a scene

Colour can also draw the eye's attention

(It can place it in an era or location)

“The Matirx “1999

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