Types of shots
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This document discusses different types of camera shots used in film and photography, including extreme long shots for establishing scenes, point-of-view shots to see from a character's perspective, close-ups to show emotions, medium shots that focus on part of a subject, and long shots that show a lot of background context. Each shot type conveys information differently and is suited to specific purposes like setting a scene, emphasizing empathy, or changing the mood.
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Types of shots
- 2. In media there is range of shots that can be used in film and photography. Depending on the type of shot you will get a different out come for example if you where to use extreme long shot it would be an establishing shot to help the viewers to see the location and understand what's happening.
- 3. A POV shot or a point of view shot is a camera shot where it is as if you are the camera. The camera will only show what is able to be seen by the person. The POV shot is best used to empathise with the character.
- 4. A close up shot is to be used to show the emotions of a person in a certain situation depending on the facial expression of the persons face the mood of the image or film could change drastically.
- 5. A medium shot is to show some part of the subject in more detail while still giving an impression of the whole subject. Mostly used to focus on the top half actions of a person
- 6. A long shot shows a great deal of background, be it the set, the landscape or the venue. Long shots are essential to establish see mostly close ups.