Intro To Media

In my third lesson or so of Media studies, we learnt about camera angles which are used in certain TV dramas. I watch my fair bit of TV, such as Eastenders, and i never really put much detailed thought into what camera shots directors use. There's lots of different types of shots, such as 'very wide' shots which shows scenery and sets the scene. Also the 'over the shoulder' which is used during conflict. The angle of the camera is also important. For example, if the camera is at a high angle, it makes the people in the scene look small, and if the camera angle is low down, it makes the people in the scene look small. These angles could be used to represent the power of the characters.