Shots.
Close up shot
In a close up a person’s head, or some other similarly sized object, would fill the frame. Used to focus on emotions, details and important characters. Close up shots cut of at the neck. It makes the shot seem more important so you can see the reaction and expressions on the characters face or it shows us closely something that they want us to see or know about.
In a close up a person’s head, or some other similarly sized object, would fill the frame. Used to focus on emotions, details and important characters. Close up shots cut of at the neck. It makes the shot seem more important so you can see the reaction and expressions on the characters face or it shows us closely something that they want us to see or know about.
Extreme close up shot
The Extreme close up shot shows only a part of a characters face. It fills the screen with details of a subject with no background shown. It also gives Greater emphasis on emotions, details and specifics.
The Extreme close up shot shows only a part of a characters face. It fills the screen with details of a subject with no background shown. It also gives Greater emphasis on emotions, details and specifics.
Medium shot
The medium shot contains a figure from the knees/waist up and is normally used for dialogue scenes, or to show some detail of action. It allows the audience to see some of the background. In medium shots we can see the use of costume and body language (for example - a person crossing their arms would indicate that they are fed up).
The medium shot contains a figure from the knees/waist up and is normally used for dialogue scenes, or to show some detail of action. It allows the audience to see some of the background. In medium shots we can see the use of costume and body language (for example - a person crossing their arms would indicate that they are fed up).
Medium/wide shot
This is usually shot from the knees upwards. This shot is used for dialogue between the characters in the scene we see more of the background.
This is usually shot from the knees upwards. This shot is used for dialogue between the characters in the scene we see more of the background.
American shot
The American shot cuts off at the waist, which is a bit bigger than the medium shot. The reason why it is called the American shot is because in American films it is used so you can see the guns sticking out of the character’s pockets of their trousers.
The American shot cuts off at the waist, which is a bit bigger than the medium shot. The reason why it is called the American shot is because in American films it is used so you can see the guns sticking out of the character’s pockets of their trousers.
Long/wide shot
The long/wide shot shows the entire object or human figure and is usually intended to place it in some relation to its surroundings.
The long/wide shot shows the entire object or human figure and is usually intended to place it in some relation to its surroundings.
Extreme long/wide shot
Extreme long/wide shot gives emphasis to the background and the environment in which your project will take place. It is usually taken from an extremely far distance.
Extreme long/wide shot gives emphasis to the background and the environment in which your project will take place. It is usually taken from an extremely far distance.
Master shot
A master shot is a single shot (usually wide), which includes the whole scene, beginning to end from an angle that keeps all the characters in view. It is often a long shot but can also be used as an establishing shot.
A master shot is a single shot (usually wide), which includes the whole scene, beginning to end from an angle that keeps all the characters in view. It is often a long shot but can also be used as an establishing shot.
Low angle shot
Low angle shot is shown underneath the character as if the audience is looking up. It gives the audience a feeling of submission and emphasizes the power of the character in shot.
Low angle shot is shown underneath the character as if the audience is looking up. It gives the audience a feeling of submission and emphasizes the power of the character in shot.
High angle shot
The high angle shot is shown above the character as if the audience is looking down on the action. It gives the audience a feeling of dominance and can show the characters being small and about to enter danger.
The high angle shot is shown above the character as if the audience is looking down on the action. It gives the audience a feeling of dominance and can show the characters being small and about to enter danger.
Point of view shot (POV)
This shot is from the perspective of one character to bring us into their world.
This shot is from the perspective of one character to bring us into their world.
Shallow
depth of field
Is where everything including the background is out of focus except
the subject.
Dutch tilt
The Camera is not straight but tilt (mainly used for a druggy effect).
The Camera is not straight but tilt (mainly used for a druggy effect).
Aerial shot
The aerial shot is typically shot with a crane or helicopter for outside locations. It is used to show the audience the setting or environment, and is typically used in opening sequences or as an establishing shot at the start of films.
The aerial shot is typically shot with a crane or helicopter for outside locations. It is used to show the audience the setting or environment, and is typically used in opening sequences or as an establishing shot at the start of films.
Picture showing the camera movement for an Aerial shot.
Whip pan
The
Whip pan is a type of pan shot in which the camera moves sideways so that the
picture blurs into undefined streaks. It is mostly used as a transition between
shots and can indicate the passage of time (It is effect is also efficient in
movie trailer as it is quick at showing important clips from the film and main
character).
Shot-Reverse-Shot
Shot-Reverse-shot Is when the camera is on one side of the room and films over character A's shoulder whilst character B is talking and then films over character B's shoulder, when character A is talking. It is called 'shot-reverse-shot' because you are simply repeating the shot. The effect of this shot means you can see the characters face's clearly when speaking.
Shot-Reverse-shot Is when the camera is on one side of the room and films over character A's shoulder whilst character B is talking and then films over character B's shoulder, when character A is talking. It is called 'shot-reverse-shot' because you are simply repeating the shot. The effect of this shot means you can see the characters face's clearly when speaking.
Picture showing Shot-Reverse-Shot.
Long take
A long
take is where there are no cuts, just one long scene (sometimes used if you're
following someone on their journey). Makes it feel like a first person
perspective and draws us into the action.
Dolly
A dolly
shot is where the camera is placed on a dolly and is moved while filming. The
figure moves in towards the camera whilst the camera zooms out, the dolly and
zoom speed should be kept the same. This means that the figure will remain the
same size whereas if you just zoom in then the figure becomes larger. It is
also used to show heights or something continuous.
This video is showing a Dolly zoom shot.
Worm's eye view
Where the camera filming from the the floor.
Tracking shot
(Camera moves towards the moving subject opposite) this means everything will stay the same size.
Zoom
To zoom in on the camera means that you are closer to the subject but the background will seem bigger.
Tilt
Move the camera up and down.
Graphic match/match cut
Where two images are
connected by their shape, for example apple - face
Pan
Move the camera from side to side.
Roll
To do up to a 360 turn with the camera.
Two shot
When two people are the frame together.
Picture showing the different shot sizes.
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