Preliminary Task

establishing shot:


The establishing shot is key to introducing to the audience where the setting is. It introduces the theme of the show.

Close up shot:


The close up shot gives the audience a clear view of whats happening in the scene, and it makes the audience feel closer towards the action.

Match on Action Shot:


Match on action shots show the same action happening from two different shots. Therefore the audience may see what is happening in the scene from two different views e.g. a close up and then showing the same scene from a medium shot. This creates fluidity within the shot.

Reaction shot:


Reaction shots show the audience the actor's reaction to what has just happened in the scene. This gives the audience a feel for the actor's emotions and view on the action.

Long Shot:


This gives the audience an idea of the location the characters are in and their positions in relation to each other.

Filming a conversation:


This makes it clear to the audience which characters are speaking to each other in the scene.