Preproduction 3 Shot test

Shot Test

Long shot: This shot is used to show the characters entire body it can be used to show a characters entire costume and part of the scene. In the action genre it may be used to show a character who is far away which can be used to convey the theme of fear as they are so far away we don't know if they are good or bad.

Mid shot: Is used to show a characters upper body it may be used during conversations if the character is using their hands will talking such as trying to describe something. However it can be used to show of a characters costume as well. In the action genre this type of may be used to reveal a character for the first time as we get a close look on the detail of their costume.

Close-up: This type of shot is used to show the characters face, usually, the facial expressions of the character. It's used to show show how the character is feeling throughout the film such as conversations. This is used in action films to show increase the tension in the scene which corresponds with the character emotions (if the character shows signs of fear it will make the audience worry)

Extreme Close-up: This type of shot is used to show a very close-up shot of a characters face usually only a specific part of it like the eyes. In an action film it can be used to show the characters eye dilating because of the character gets an adrenaline rush or is scared by something.

Over the shoulder: This type of shot is used to show us what the character can see from over their shoulder. This is normally seen during conversations so that it looks like we are right next to them talking. This is also what an over the shoulder shot is used for in an action film to show facial expressions of characters in a conversation scenes.

P.O.V: This type of shot is also called a Point Of View shot and just like its name it involves the camera showing us what the character is seeing at that time putting us in their shoes. This type of shot is used in action films to create suspense as we are seeing what the character is seeing. so if the character is hiding from someone it will create tension as we wonder if he will get caught

Low angle: This type of shot is used to make characters have a higher level of power compared to other characters in the scene by having the camera film them from a lower angle than normal. This is used a lot in the action genre as it can be used to make the protagonist and antagonist look more powerful than the other characters in the scene.

High angle:This shot is the opposite to the low angle shot as it is used to make characters look weaker by having the camera look down on the characters. This is seen in action films when the hero meets the villain as a high angle shot will be used on the hero to make them look intimidated.

Mid long shot: This type of shot is in between a long shot and a mid shot and like those shots it's normally used to reveal a character for the first time. Because they are similar to mid and long shots they are also seen in the action genre