Minority Report shot analysis

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Camerawork research task

Camerawork research task

Establishing shot- An establishing shot is usually the first shot of a new scene. It is designed to show the audience where the action is taking place. It is usually a wide shot.

Long shot- This shot is generally one which shows the image as ‘life size’. This shot shows an entire object or human figure.  It is now common to refer to a long shot as a "wide shot" because it often requires the use of a wide-angle lens. A long shot is used so you can see the location.

Medium shot- A medium shot is a camera shot from a medium distance. A full-length view of a human subject is called a medium shot. It is mainly used for a scene when you can see what kind of expressions they are using.

Medium close up shot- This shot is half way between a mid-shot and a close up. This shot shows the face more clearly, without getting uncomfortably close.

Close up- In the close-up shot, a certain feature or part of the subject takes up most of the frame. A close up of a person usually means a close up of their face. Close-ups are used to show detail and also can be used as a cut-in. It emphasises a person’s emotion so the viewer shares their feelings.

The extreme close up - The extreme close up shows extreme detail. You would normally need a specific reason to get this close. It is too close to show general reactions or emotion except in very dramatic scenes.

The over shoulder shot- This shot is taken from behind a person who is looking at the subject. The person facing the subject should also be in 1/3 of the image. This shot help to get the feeling of looking at someone from each person’s point of view and also help show their feeling. It is common to have this shot during a conversation, alternating the view between different speakers.

High angle shot- This shot is usually used when the camera angle is located above the eye line. The camera looks down at the subject. High angle shot also make the figure look vulnerable or powerless. It is used to make the movement more dramatic.

Low angle shot- A shot take from below pointing upwards.