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Camera Techniques Viewing Guide

Viewer's Name:

Title of Show:

 
Technique
Examples
Effect on Viewer

Camera angle:

  • low-angle
  • high-angle
  • eye-level
  • reverse-angle

Camera distance:

  • close-ups
  • extreme close-ups
  • medium shots
  • long shots
  • establishing shots
  • reaction shots

Camera moves:

  • tracking or trucking
  • hand-held
  • zoom in or out



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