Cinematography

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Cinematography

Here are some examples of different camera shots:

Establishing Shot:

Establishing shots are used so you can establish exactly where the scene is set for example, in the movie skyfall we can see that it is set in a dimly lit apartment where the only 2 lighting sources are the window and the lamp in the corner. this gave us the effect of the agent being more of a shadow.

Long Shot:

This kind of shot is also known as a full body shot. this is usually used to give the audience an idea of what the character is actually doing. for example in this scene from skyfall they are both fighting on top of a train.

Medium Shot:

A medium shot shows what the character is doing with their body language in particular in the upper body. In this shot from skyfall this is M's Assistant's facial expression and body language just before M says the line "Take the b***** shot".

Close Up:

A close up is used to view the character's facial expressions or it can also be used to highlight a part of the scenery that is going to be/that is significant in a part of the film. this shot from Skyfall is in the part where Miss Money-Penny is chasing the train that bond is fighting with the criminal on.

Extreme Close Up:

An extreme close up is used to show a particular part of the face. it can be to show that someone in the scene is really concentrating on a particular thingor you can look at when someones eye widens, etc. Thse shots are mainly used to show facial expressions and movement. in this shot we see that Miss Money-Penny is getting ready to take the shot that could hit either Bond or the Criminal.

Cut Away:

A cut in tends to introduce a scene. mostly using props or scenery. this scene is introducing Malory's office. after Bond was shot.

2 Shot (OSS):

An over the shoulder shot is generally used in order to show the other character in terms of what they are saying and their expressions usually from the other character's point of view. in this scene M is speaking with Malory about her retirement.