Shot Types

Throughout all of my practical work, I used a wide variety of shot types for various visual effects and to keep my work fresh and exciting. Here are the types of camera shot I have used as well as the effect in which I have used them for.

(4:18)

I have used a wide shot here as it shows how my subject is coaching in his environment. This may also connote that he has so much space to himself as he stands out as a coach compared to his team. He may also be connoting then his professional retirement has made him slightly isolated compared to his glory days.

(4:05)

I have used a variety of medium shots as it creates a slightly zoomed in effect yet enough distance to get a full picture of what is going on in this scene. As there is minimal audio from this clip then i feel that a medium shot is enough to capture exactly what is going on in his coaching footage.

(0:45)

I have used close ups particularly during the interview scenes. I have done this as it creates more emphasis on the interview and what he is saying. If this was either a medium or a long shot then I feel that this would not be as dramatic or as serious as I am aiming for. I feel that this is one of the most crucial shots throughout my entire documentary.

(5:02)

An extreme close up is used during the last question of my interview as I wanted to capture the instant shock of the question and it really leaves it on a cliffhanger. If I had used this shot on a average question then the use of would be very inaffective so I am making the most of this shot by using it now.