A list of visual techniques that directors use in their films to convey different meanings to audiences. Each technique is accompanied by explanation, the reasons why it is used and a example.
Shot Length
Establishing Shot
Extreme long shot
Long Shot
Medium Shot
Close-Up
Extreme Close-Up
Camera Angles
Birds Eye View
High Angle
Eye Level
Low angle
Dutch Angle
Over the Shoulder
Reading Paths
Salience
Vectors
Compositional Axis
The Centre
Framing
Gaze (Demand)
Gaze (Offer)
Colour
Symbolism
Monochromatic
Lighting
Misc
Social Distance
Acting
Body language
Facial Expressions
Camera Movement
Pan
Dolly Shots
Hand-held Shots
Crane Shots
Zoom Lense
Aerial Shot
Editing
Intellectual Montage
Jump Cuts