This shot helps to establish the position of each person, and get the feel of looking at one person from the other's point of view.
Over the Shoulder
The camera moves alongside the a subject, usually on trolley tracks.
Tracking
The way in which the actor/actress holds their face and body to communicate messages and feelings.
Facial Expression and/or Body Language
To develop the scene and characters in a realistic way.
Props
The transition used to move from one scene to the next.
Cut
A shot where two subjects equally share the frame.
Two Shot
This is often used in conversation scenes so that we can the see the reactions/expressions of both subjects at once.
Two Shot
A shot of someone or something taken from behind the shoulder of another person.
Over the Shoulder
The camera is positioned below the subject, looking up.
Low Angle Shot
To make the subject seem powerful, strong, or superior. It helps the audience understand the relationship between the subjects.
Low Angle Shot
The camera is far above the subject, showing the perspective from an aerial view.
Bird's Eye View Shot
To give the viewer a larger scale view of the subject, This helps the audience to understand the setting.
Bird's Eye View Shot
The camera is positioned above the subject, looking down.
High Angle Shot
To make the subject seem vulnerable, weak, powerless, small or insignificant. It helps the audience to understand the relationship between the subjects.
High Angle Shot
To show the detail of a subject or the larger area around the subject.
Zoom
The camera enlarges or decreases the size of the subject.
Zoom
