Creating different emotions and mood by placing the camera at different places. By moving the camera you can change the emotion of the subjects
Extreme long shot [ELS]
Long shot [LS]
Medium shot [MS]
Close-up [CU]
Extreme close=up [ECU]
Camera movements
This can convey a sense of identity and setting through the movement of the camera. Following the actor around can show identity and status.
Pan - movement of the camera from usual left to right [horizontal]
Tilt - movement of the camera from top to bottom [vertical]
Tracking shot - Horizontal movement of the camera usually on a "dolly" on tracks
Crane shot - Camera can be raised or lowered, in or out and camera operator can be on a platform. Today most crane camera are operated remotely
Handheld - Camera movement is much more fluid and has no fixed means of support
Camera angles
This can be used to create a sense of power or make the character weak and inferior. Also of kilter angles can show disorientation.
High - Shows venerability and weakness
Medium
Low - Make characters look powerful with a lot of authority
Camera focus
A soft focus would have been used to emphasize the beauty in early hollywood films. Other focus' will alter the atmosphere of the scene.
Soft focus - Can show conciseness or lack of it, someone just waking up
Hard focus - Everything is very clearly defined, emphasizing certain emotions
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