COMICS

Stage 3 Camera Language & Comic Book Conventions

Establishing shot

A shot taken from a distance - used to help the audience get an idea of the scene - location, time, etc

WHEN? At the beginning of a scene. WHY? to show a change in setting.

Long shot

A shot taken well back from the subject. If its of a person, the shot will show the whole body.

WHEN? When a scene or character is introduced.

WHY? Used to show the landscape around the characters.

Mid shot

A shot of a person to just below the waist or elbows.

It shows what the character is doing and there body language.

Close-up

A shot which shows the whole of the face (or specific body part) but no other part of the body.

WHY to concentrate on a certain characters emotions.

O/S (over shoulder)

A shot taken of one person from over the shoulder of another when the two are face to face.

WHEN During a interaction between to characters. WHY To show the characters point of view.

Two shot

A shot with two characters in it - used to establish the relationship between the characters.

WHY? It is used to show the relationship between both people.

Low Angle

A shot where the camera is placed below the subject.

WHY? To show dominance and power.

High Angle

A shot where the camera is placed above the subject

WHY Is used to make the little girl appear weak and scared.