Different types of camera shots
- 1. Different types of Camera shots
- 2. Extreme Wide Shot Here is a very wide shot. It is basically an establishing shot and is so zoomed out that no detail or subject can be seen yet. The only obvious information given is the weather and location.
- 3. Wide Shot The subject takes up majority of the frame whilst his whole body is still comfortably in the shot. It can be used to give details about the character such as their height.
- 4. Mid Shot Gives a more detailed perspective of the subject by only putting his torso and upwards in the frame. This helps to give more focus to the shot.
- 5. Medium Close Up This is the halfway point between a Medium shot and the Close up shot. It shows more of the body then a close up. It helps to give focus to the shoulders without it looking to squashed.
- 6. Close Up This gives extreme detail to the whole face as it is extremely zoomed in. The whole face takes up the frame without it being too zoomed in.
- 7. Extreme Close Up This gives extreme detail to one area or spot on the given area. It limits what the audience sees but can be used to show emotion of the actors in a dramatic or upsettting scene. E.g crying
- 8. Point Of View Shot This gives the point of view from the subjects eyesight. This helps to build the relationship between the character and audience.
- 9. Over The Shoulder Shot This is looking from behind one subject’s shoulder, to the other subject’s face. This helps to shows a free flowing conversation without showing too much straight away.
- 10. 2- Shot This is used when two people are in the frame who are both framed similarly. In this case, both are in a 2 mid shot. It is used to show a relationship or lack of it. It also helps to show the audience what both characters are feeling at the same time as both faces can be seen.