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Camera shots and angles

There are some very general camera shots and angles used in a horror film for different effects. The main shots and angles are:

• Birds eye View/High angled shot - This shot is used especially in horror to show expressions of people especially if the character is               powerless and vulnerable. This can be used to show the terror in the characters faces.

• Close up - This type of shot is used to show the reactions of the actors and can be useful to       capture details in important scenes.

• Tracking or panning shot - This can be used effectively in horror films to make a character look like its either being followed or watched by a strange. This may be useful for my own film trailer because I want my own characters to be running scared.

• Tilted angle - This angle is used to add and create tension in the scene. It is a good camera angle to use to see from a characters Point of View if they have fallen.

• Long shot -  This shot is mainly used as an opening shot as it can be used to set the scene highlighting how deserted or isolated the town is etc.

• Low angles - This shot can be used to highlight how scary the villain is and simultaneously how powerless another character might be. This can add to the horror theme as it can be used to create the knowledge of an antagonist and protagonist so allows the audience to know whose side they are on.

• Hand held - This shot is used to make the audience feel involved as it makes them feel like they are with them in the scene. It would be a good camera shot to use in a chasing scene as it gives a sense of realism to the scene.

• Point of View - This shot is used to allow the audience to feel involved as the shot allows the audience to be put into the shoes of the chsrwcter and know how they are feeling. This could be used to highlight the vulnerability of a character. 

• Zoom - This shot is used to create an element of either tension or fear for the audience as zooms are normally used to highlight something gruesome or gory. 

• Over the shoulder - This shot is used to create tension especially to see a figure standing behind the main character. 

I may use some of these camera angles and camera shots to create my film trailer and give it an authentic horror film trailer feel to it.