Monday, 1 October 2012

Camera shots



  • Extreme long shot - this contains a large amount of landscape. Usually used used at the beginning of a film or scene to establish the setting. Also known as an establishing shot.



  • Long shot - also contains landscape, but gives the viewer a more specific idea of the setting.




  • Full shot - this contains complete view of the characters. From this shot, viewers can take in the costumes of characters and may also help to demonstrate the relationships between characters.






  • Mid shot - this contains the characters or a character from the waist up. From this shot, viewers can see the characters' faces more clearly as well as their interaction with other characters.




  • Close up - contains just one character's face. This enables viewers to understand the actor's emotions and also allows them to feel empathy for the character.





  • Extreme close up - contains one part of a character's face or other object. This type of shot creates an intense mood and provides interaction between the audience and the viewer.


  • Two shot - this contains only two people in a frame, enabling you to establish their relationship.




  • Group shot - this contains more than two people. You can identify what is happening between those specific people in a scene.

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