Shot 1: The Zolly (Dolly Zoom)
The zolly adds drama by confusing the visual experience for the viewer, by zooming out with the camera while using a dolly to move in. The subject stands out as separated from the background and looks as if they’re floating towards the camera.
Example: Goodfellas in the café:
The zolly adds drama by confusing the visual experience for the viewer, by zooming out with the camera while using a dolly to move in. The subject stands out as separated from the background and looks as if they’re floating towards the camera.
Example: Goodfellas in the café:
Shot 2: Tracking Shot
The Tracking shot a specific camera angle in which the subject being filmed is followed by the camera. This creates a tense effect to the audience as it suggests that the person is being perused by someone else.
Example: The Shining when Danny is riding a tricycle through the hall.
Shot 3: Long shot
The Long Shot is an uninterrupted shot in a film which lasts much longer than the usual, lasting several minutes. It can be used for dramatic and narrative effect, and in moving shots is often accomplished through the use of a dolly.
Example: The Car journey in Children of Men (lasting 4.08)
Shot 4: Over the Shoulder Shot
Over the shoulder shot is when the camera is placed over the shoulder of the character, usually used in conversation. The characters head and shoulders are seen in the foreground and are used as a framing device for the shot, this way both characters are physically present in the shot.
Example: The Piano when Ada’s looking back at the beach to the piano left behind.
Shot 5: Rack Focus
A Rack focus is changing the focus of the lens during a shot. The term could refer to a small change of focus or it could refer to a more sudden change. It either controls the attention of the audience or mimics the thoughts of one of the characters.
Shot 6: Trunk Shot
The Trunk shot is a camera angle which appears to be looking out from the trunk of a car. Usually used in crime and thriller movies, to make the audience feel they are in the film, and possibly intimidated.
Example: Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction ect...
Over the shoulder shot is when the camera is placed over the shoulder of the character, usually used in conversation. The characters head and shoulders are seen in the foreground and are used as a framing device for the shot, this way both characters are physically present in the shot.
Example: The Piano when Ada’s looking back at the beach to the piano left behind.
Shot 5: Rack Focus
A Rack focus is changing the focus of the lens during a shot. The term could refer to a small change of focus or it could refer to a more sudden change. It either controls the attention of the audience or mimics the thoughts of one of the characters.
Shot 6: Trunk Shot
The Trunk shot is a camera angle which appears to be looking out from the trunk of a car. Usually used in crime and thriller movies, to make the audience feel they are in the film, and possibly intimidated.
Example: Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction ect...