Camerawork Shot Examples

Close Up -

This Close Up shot of the sniper in Saving Private Ryan shows the intensity and his facial expressions, this helps to understand the intense concentration of what he is about to do.

Medium Shot -

This medium shot of 'Bob Lee Swagger' from the film Shooter show body language from the waist up. it shows how he is relaxed and calm

Long Shot -

This long shot of the man to the right of the frame about to be kidnapped show him full body in relationship to his surroundings.

High Angle & Low Angle -

These shots from the tv series Scrub is a great example of a high and low angle shot show the man taking in a high angle shot and the women from a low angle. this suggests that this women is superior to this man despite their height and that the man is inferior to the women.

Point Of View -

In a point of View shot the camera shows the scene from a character's perspective.

In this film Shooter it shows the soldiers view in the the scope of the sniper rifle.

Spectator Shot -

This shot from Behind Enemy Lines Starring Gene Hackman and Owen Wilson we can see the tanks and infantry closing in on them. the spectator shot allows the audience to see the bigger picture and the surroundings.

Tracking Shot -

This tracking shot from Fast & Furious final drag race follows the two cars at a constant speed switching angles.

Two Shot -

This two shot of John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction show them together normally in a conversation but in this case about to shoot someone.

Establishing Shot -

Sets up or establishes the setting of the scene.

It is usually used at the beginning of a movie or scene.

In the film Vertical Limit this establishing shot shows that it is set in a canyon.