Bird Eye/High Angle:
These kind of shots are used in horror films, as well as thrillers to make the figure or object being looked down on appear completely vulnerable or powerless.
Close Up Shot:
Close up shots are used to see exaggerate and emphasise a characters reactions. This shot shows a lot of emotion from the actors. In horror films, a close up shot can also heighten the sense of fear.
Tracking/Panning Shot:
Tracking shots connote movement. Tracking shots are used hugely in horror films, as they create the sense that a character is being watched or followed. These shot can also be used to establish a location, to give the audience a full view of the location. This shot can also be used to build suspense, as the camera is moving, so the audience is unsure of what is going to be shown next. An example of this shot is in the film Scream, tracking shots are used to reveal her vulnerability, and also to create the sense that this killer is following her.
Tilted Angle Shots:
Tilt shots add a lot of dramatic tension to shots, and could signify a supernatural being, pushing or moving the camera, for example Paranormal Activity. Tilted shots are often used in horror films to represent a victim on the floor, as we are able to see what the character is seeing.
Extreme/Long Shots:
These shots can be used to establish a horror setting and reveal the scale of the setting of the film. These shots can also put into perspective how deserted and isolated or busy and central the location is.
Low Angle Shots:
Low angle shots can be very effective in horror films as they can emphasise how intimidating and scary a villain is. They can also demonstrate the power and authority of a character, as the audience will feel they are being looked down on. These shots can also make the audience feel intimidate, insignificant and weak.
Hand-Held Camera Shots:
This type of shot is used frequently in horror films as it adds a sense of reality; and it makes the audience feel involved and adds to the horror of the scene as the audience feel as if they are there with the characters.
Point of View Shot:
A point of view shot is taken from the point of view of the character. It builds tension, as the audience is only able to see the film through the eyes of the character. Point of view shots are particularly popular in horror films as they heighten the sense of fear and because we are in the same position as the character.
Over the Shoulder Shot:
The over the shoulder shot is known for building tension. They are used a lot in horror films to add suspense. They are used especially around mirrors so the audience can see what's happening as soon as the character does.
Establishing Shot:
It sets up the scene/setting. It is typically at the beginning of a movie.
Medium Shot:
A medium shot is from waist or from knees up to show more body language. It is shot from a medium distance.
Long Shot:
It is shot far from the main focus to show the whole object or person. The surroundings are usually linked to the main object.
Tracking Shot:
The camera would keep the main subject on the screen by following the action.
Aerial Shot:
This shot can be sometimes known as the bird's eye view shot, where the subject is filmed from a high position so the entire image is shown.
Dolly Shot:
The camera moves at a constant rate but it does not necessarily mean that the camera has to follow the action in the scene.
Swish Pan:
This is when the camera moves quickly to one object/figure to another.
Arc shot:
The camera moves around in a circular motion. An example of this is 20th Century Fox.
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