Wide Shot:
Shows the whole scene, all subjects/ elements are in the shot, establishes a setting. Known as an establishing shot.
Long Shot:
Typically shows the entire object or human figure and is usually intended to place it in some relation to its surroundings.
Medium Shot:
Action shot, generally from the waist up, a shot where you are able to identify with a subject, character or thing.
Close Up:
Head and shoulders shot; the emotion shot; an expression shot; the detail shot, the reaction shot.
Extreme Close Up:
Only a part of the face or body or element fills the whole shot. A part of the subject usually dominates the screen.
High Angle Shot:
Camera looking downwards, generally shot from just above head height. Can make a subject look vulnerable.
Birds Eye View:
Very high camera angle shot downwards towards the subject from a building, ladder or balcony.
Low Angle Shot:
Camera tilted looking upward towards a subject. Can make a subject look powerful.
Worms Eye View:
Very low camera angle shot looking up from ground level. A mini tripod comes in handy for this type of shot.
Point of View Shot:
A subjective shot taken from the point of view of a participant or character in the action. Eg. Subject looking at a watch.
Action Shot:
Generally a mid shot capturing the action. Eg running down stairs. A POV or reaction shot can follow.
Reaction Shot:
Reaction shots result from an action or series of action shots. They allow an audience to identify more closely with a character. There are physical reaction shots and emotional reaction shots.
Two Shot:
Generally a profile shot of 2 people facing, possibly engaging in conversation. Can be shot from a variety of angles.
Over The Shoulder Shot:
Generally used for dialogue exchange. Head and shoulder shot of the speaker with shoulder and back of head of listener in foreground. This shot can be a variation of a Two Shot.
Reverse Shot:
The reverse of the Over the Shoulder Shot.
Cut Away Shot:
A shot that cuts away to action that is not part of a sequence but is related.
Eg. Burglar breaking into a house; cut away shot to dog barking in back yard.
Wednesday 28 October 2009
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