Wide Shots
Wide shots are able to give a broader scope of the character's settings and surroundings, along with a sense of the character's mind set. For example, if they feel lost in their surroundings, have a particular mission, or are leisurely walking. This framing type would suit scenes of the characters travelling through towns to get to destinations, having conversations or altercations in public, and to symbolise a characters vulnerability or independence.
'Orphan Black' Example
Medium Close-ups
Medium close-ups gives a feel for the surroundings, the character's body language and their expressions. It's clear that this type of framing would be suitable for any scenes that involve a character using a prop or having a conversation, as it allows for varying focuses on certain details. Such as a character writing or reading while deep in thought, or two characters talking over breakfast.
'Nashville' Example
'Black Mirror' Example
Close-up shots allow for a large amount of detail on a character's expressions, allowing less space for other details that could distract the viewer, making the sole focus remain on the character. This would be suitable for moments of realisation for characters, in depth conversations, or signs of emotion towards someone or something. For example, the look in someone's eyes when making a discovery, or the way that someone or something makes them feel when they see them.
Close-ups
The identity's Framing
The most common types of framing imaginable within the series are wide shots, medium close-ups and close-ups, as these have the potential to capture the key visuals and details of both characters and surroundings. They also draw from the directional style of The Identity's director T.J. Scott, as such types of framing can be seen in his work, including Orphan Black and Gotham. These framing styles can also be seen in examples of the cinematography styles of DoP Aaron Morton.
The identity's Shot Types & Angles
The shot types and angles that would highly suit scenes of The Identity include establishing shots, high angle shots, low angle shots, and depth of field shots. These allow for symbolism behind certain visuals, give them more diversity and allow for artistic, stylistic interpretations of shots as opposed to simple framing. These shots types and angles can again be seen in DoP Aaron Morton's work, especially when focusing on Orphan Black.
Establishing Shots
Establishing shots would allow for a better sense of location and scenery in the series, depicting whether the settings are urban or upscale, colourful or dismal, bright or dark, day or night, cold or warm. These shots would be used for establishing the locations of London 1989, Philadelphia, and London in the present day.
Philadelphia Example
High Angles
High angle shots can create a sense of bellittling a character, or a sense of them being-taken-aback by something. As for example, if they are approaching or standing before something that evokes fear, change, hope, or even something that's simply bigger than them, high angles are able to express this more dramatically. These shots would be used for Lauren arriving in London, and nervously approaching both her parents' and Amanda's house.
'Orphan Black' Example
'The Walking Dead' Example
Low angle shots can create a sense of a character's power over something or someone. As these types of shots can be used for standing over someone or something, and holding or aiming a prop. The low angle gives a clear representation that the the character is above whatever they are holding or looking at. Low angles would suit moments of Lauren finding evidence about her past, and her and Amanda's character using weapons.
Low Angles
'The Social Network' Example
Depth of field allows for the focus of a shot to remain on a character, or switch focus from one character or prop to another without needing to change shots. These shots are effective for conversations, reaction shots, or a realisation about someone or something from a character. Depth of field would work in scenes of Lauren confronting her mother Helen about her secret, Ethan acting suspiciously or Amanda about to attack Lauren.
Depth of Field Shots
