The rule of thirds
 
Lines that divides the image into equal spaces and points out the imporant parts in the image making it comfortable and pleasing for the viewer. The subject on this image is on the very left side of the frame leaving a crowded space near the border of the frame. This image should have had more space on the left instead of the spacious area on the right hand side of the image and the angle should have been higher showing less water.
Extreme Close Up
 
This image is only focusing on one subject's actions with difinite details and neglecting anything else.
Close Up
 
This type of shot is in a tight frame to show fine details of the main subject with very little background scene. It may be use to identify emotions and to draw attention on the subject.
Medium Close Up
 
This type of shot focuses on the subject's face as the main point and the shoulders. It can also be use to show emotions of the subject without zooming in so close while still providing the audience some background view.
Mid Shot
 
This type of shot goes from the waist up with less head room. It can be use to show upper body gestures and space on either side of the main object.
Full Shot
 
This type of shot frames the main object's full body and the location of the scene. It gives the audience a physical information about the main object.
Wide Shot
 
This type of shot focuses more about the background view around the object. It gives the audience a visual view of the area around the object and a sense of isolation.
Extreme Long Shot
 
This type of shot focuses on scenery as the focal point. It shows the a general visual of the scenery, it's location, the environment and the setting.
Two Shot
 
This type of shot is very similar to the close up but this time it has 2 main subject. It may be use to introduce another subject or show a relationship of the subjects. It also provides physical information about the characters.
Point of View
 
This type of shot focuses on the perspective of what the character is seeing. It's use to experience the event from the character's perspective.
Over the shoulder
 
This shot can be use to experience a conversations or see the direction from the character's perspective.
Eye Level
 
This angle is at the eye level to the audience's view. This angle is commonly use in our everyday life for instance, talking to someone, taking photo of yourself or just simply an eye contact. 
High Angle
 
This angle is used to make subjects seem powerless and smaller. It may give some information about the ground in this case, the stairs
Low Angle
 
This angle gives the subject an impression of being more dominant and mighty. It shows the bottom features of the subject that a standard angle wouldnt be capture for instance, the chin and under the tummy of the subject.
Undershot
 
This angle empowers the main subject and the audience may feel uneasiness emotions and distress. The audience may also feel small when looking at undershot images. 
Overhead Shot
 
This angle is use to show the ground as the view along with the main subject's head. It can be use to create emotions such as feeling lost and confused.
Dutch Tilt
 
This angle is used to create a disoriented dramatic and unique effect to the whole image.
Shots and compositions
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Shots and compositions

Grade 10 shots and composition project

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