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| CANTED ANGLE - tilted view of the subject - often used in mystery and suspense films -creates sense of unease/disorder |
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| BIRDS EYE VIEW - view from directly above subject - a view of the whole scene - detached view of action |
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| OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT - replicates eye line of the subject - insight into characters view |
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| WORMS EYE VIEW - shot taken from below subject, looking up - subject holds a sense of authority/importance |
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| CLOSE UP - distinguishes subject from its context/background -focuses attention on finer details (e.g emotions, reactions) |
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| EXTREME CLOSE-UP - used to show even finer detail (e.g eyes) |
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| LONG-SHOT - shows majority/all of subject as well as much of surroundings |
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| EXTREME LONG-SHOT - camera is at its furthest from subject - allows a wider view of the setting |
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| HIGH ANGLE - camera looks down upon the subject -viewer maintains a sense of superiority over the subject - sense of detachment from the scene |
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| LOW ANGLE - camera shot taken from beneath subject - emphasises subjects importance |
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| MID-SHOT -subject and setting occupy roughly equal areas of frame |
