Blog #11 - Camera Shot/Angle Research

For the final movie intro, it will include a variety of different camera angles. The camera angles I would like to have would include, close-up shot, two-shot, tilt up, mid-shot, long-shot, over-the-shoulder shot, point of view shot, shallow depth of field, and maybe a few others. I might come up with more during the filming process, but I am going to talk about the main ones that I know I am using.

^Close-up and mid-shot camera shots are going to be used as my film is more of a drama and emotion based. Im going to want to catch the faces up close of Colia. These two camera shots also make the film more personal which is what I am going for. Close-up and mid-shot camera shots catch the details on ones face. They allow for a clear view of what the charcter is feeling and how their reaction really is. When an audience can catch detail like that it allows for a better experience. 

^Two shot is a classic way to get two characters reactions in one showing. It makes the scene more intimate and enjoyable. Having two actors in the same shot allows for everyone to see both their reactions and/or both of their point of views at the same time. For instance, in my film I want the scene of Colia in therapy to be a two shot. It will show her and the therapist at the same time. It will show that even though they're physically close, their thoughts, facial expressions, and body lanuguage are all different. If the shot is seperate, there are emotions are still both visible, however, it focuses on one actor. With a two-shot it will allow for a more calm watch as its showing them at the same time. I will also have the two-shot when fliming the scene where Colia realizes something wrong and she will hug someone. This showing that intimacy and emotion that I mentioned.

^Shallow depth of field is an interesting shot which is why I would like to include it. It is exclusive to the one character. It makes it feel that the only thing the matters is the one person, not any objects behind them or beside then, or anything else. This I will try and use during her anxiety attack. To show that she feels its only her and she is alone. Making it seem as she is the only focus. 

^Point of view shot and over-the-shoulder shot will be used in the beginning scenes for the men trying to break in. The POV shot will show one robber to another, to show that they're looking at eachother. Same for the over-the-shoulder, it will be over the shoulder of the robbers to show the view of them trying to get in. Both of these will work together to give a clear view of what the robbers are doing  along with what they see. Creating a more real experience for those watching.