Examples of different Shots

Mid Shots

These two examples of  mid shots are both from the Sweeny. They are both of the main two characters. The effect of this in the trailer is to introduce you to two of the main characters.

 

 

Medium Close Ups 

 

Here are two examples of medium close ups from the film Batman - The Dark Knight Rises.The effect of this is to show an important conversation which takes place in the film between these two characters.

 

 

Long Shots

 

These two clips are examples of long-shots from the film Hangover.

The effect of these is to show the group of people and some of the antics that go on in the film.

Extra Long Shots

 

These are two examples of extra long shots (ELS) from the film The Dictator
The first clip was used to achieve the effect of a security camera in the lobby in the hotel. They used ELS so they could fit the whole lobby in. However the second one was made to look like it was the view of a spectator in the crowd.




Close Ups

 

Above are three examples of close up shots from the film American Beauty. The first clip uses the close up to add to the mystery of the young boy as he is a strange character. The second clip contains two close up shots, both used to add to the effect of an intimate relationship occurring.

 

 

 

Medium Long Shots

 

These are two examples of Medium Long Shots from the film The Inbetweeners. These are used to create a distance. For example in clip one it is used to create distance between reality and their thoughts. In clip two it creates distance between the girls and the lads.