Establishing Shot
Often included at the start of a scene, the establishing shot helps to build ambience and may give a hint towards the context of what's to come. It tends to come in the form of a long shot and indicates where the scene is taking place.
Extreme Long Shot
An extreme long shot makes the subject appear small against their location. It can be used ti make the subject feel distant or unfamiliar. An extreme long shot can have the same effect as a high angle shot/up shot.
Long Shot
A long shot shows the subject from top to bottom, though not filling the frame. the character becomes more of a focus than the extreme long shot, but the shot tends to still be dominated by the scenery. the shot often sets the scene and the characters place in it.
Full Shot
The full shot frames the character from head to tow, with the subject roughly filling the frame. the emphasis tends to be more on action and movement rather than the character's emotional state.
Medium Long Shot
Medium long shot's are between a full shot and medium shot. It shows the subject from the knees up.
Medium Shot
A medium shot shows part of the subject in more detail. for a person, the shot typically frames from the waist up. this is the most common shot within films, as it focuses on the characters in the scene as well as keeping some of the environment on show.
Medium Close-Up
This show falls between a medium shot and a close-up shot. It tends to frame the subject from the chest or shoulders up.
Close-Up
The close-up shot fills the screen with part of the subject, such as a persons head/face. The emotions and reactions of the character dominate the scene.
Extreme Close-Up
An extreme close-up emphasises a small area or detail of the subject, such as eyes or mouth. Extreme close-ups can show the viewer any details they have missed about the character.
Eye Level
This is a shot taken with the camera at human eye level, resulting in a natural effect on the audience.
High Angle
A high angle is photographed from above eye level. this can have an effect of making the subject seem vulnerable, weak or frightened.
Low Angle
Compared to the high angle, the low angle is photographed from below eye level. This can have the effect of making the subject look powerful, heroic or dangerous.
Over-the-Shoulder Shot
The over-the-shoulder-shot is a popular shot where the subject is shot form being the shoulder of another, being framed anywhere form a medium to close-up shot. the shoulder, neck and/or back of the head of the subject facing away from the camera remains viewable, making the shot useful for showing reactions during conversations.
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