Camera Angles and Shots

Camera Angles and Shots
Close up shots(CU):
Usually, head and shoulders. Can be used to emphasises how important a camera or object is. It allows the audience to build a relationship with the character.

This close-up shot allows the audience to see the emotion on Cinderellas face and be able to see the other characters within the shot.

Extreme Close Upshots(ECU):
Usually, focus on one part of the face(often eyes or mouth). Used to convey emotion to the audience. Often used at key points in the story.

This extreme close up shot adds a comedic element to the trailer as it is not a typical shot an audience would expect.

Medium shots(MS):
Shows body from waist up. Shows some background and whole body language. Focus on character-  it lets the audience see what they are doing BUT also how they are feeling.

This medium shot shows the stepmother's body language and facial expressions and from that, the audience can interpret that she is in a state of power.

Long shots(LS):
Full body is shown. Used to show location or relationships of products. Often used as a first shot at the start of a particular sequence.

This long shot not only shows the location of the shot but also shows the close relationship between the two characters by capturing their close proximity.

High angle shots:
The camera is positioned above person or place. It can make a person look vulnerable. Designed to make the audience side with the character in the shot.

This high shot above Cinderella and the Prince allows the audience to see all of the shot and view the importance of the whole of the situation.

Low angle shots:
The camera is positioned below the person or place. It can make a person look powerful or important

This low shot positioned below the door shows the significance of it being locked as Cinderella is now trapped inside of it.

Point of view(PoV):
The camera becomes the character and shows us exactly what they are seeing, as they would see it.

This PoV shot allows the audience to be involved in the conversation happening as it is almost like they have become Cinderella themselves.

Eye Level:
A neutral camera angle. Represents a real person standing up, watching the scene.

This eye-level shot allows the audience to connect more with the trailer as it is like they are there being spoken to themselves.