Different Camera Shots!

We use camera shots to move further away or to come in closer to our subject.

Moving further away makes us feel distant, alone or isolated. It can also give a space between us and our subject that is needed.

When we move in close to our subject, we can feel a mixture of intimidation, or closeness and connection.

Here are the main camera shots to remember (thanks to Tommy for the amazing modelling!)

Here is an example of how I use all these types of photos in ONE photographic session to tell a story.
Can you name which shot I used for each below?

CHALLENGE!

It’s your turn!!!!

Your mission is to use your knowledge of camera shots on a subject.

Consider which shot works with your subject and why! For example, if you are photographing a toy dinosaur, would you use a close up or extreme close up to make it look scary OR would you use a long shot to make it look like an insignificant toy? Why are you taking the photo and what do you want to say in your photo?

Once you have done this! Choose 3 of your favourite photos and ask a parent to upload them to our Facebook page in the comments under today’s challenge so I can see what you have created!

Make sure they type your first name and age: e.g. Photographer - Jack(8yo).

HAVE FUN!!!!

I WANT MORE! (Extension)

Extension Activity

1. Watch the video below all about movies and how they use camera shots (and angles) to tell parts of the story or to evoke emotion.
   What did you learn?

   Did you know that so much thought went into a kids movie?

2. Choose a movie like Toy Story and watch it with your new eyes! Think carefully about what the camera is doing!

   (If your parents would like to know why you’d like to watch a movie - tell them that you are learning “Visual Literacy”, which is a super important part of the school curriculum! ) Make sure you analyse the images though.😀👍