Different types of camera shots
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Examples from film and Television Different types of camera shots
Transcript of Different types of camera shots
Examples from film and Television
Different types of camera shots
Extreme wide shot Can be used as an
establishing shot So far away from the subject
that it isn’t visible
Very wide shot The subject is barely visible Emphasis on environment
and surroundings more so than the subject
Wide shot The subject just takes up the
full length of the frame Also named full shot Also named long shot
Mid shot• Top half of the subject is
shown • Shows some background-
takes up more space than the subject it’s self
• Detail is visible on subject
Medium close up • Shoulders to the top of the
head shown • Includes some background• Focus mainly on the
subject
Close up• The whole face takes up
the frame• Small amount of
background shown
Extreme close up• Face takes up entire screen• No background• Focuses on one feature• Usually eyes and top half of
the nose takes up the screen
Cut-in• Shows a different part of the
subject in detail• Hand actions are an
example• Focuses on actions and
body languageTwo-shot
• Similar to a mid-shot• Includes two subjects
Cutaway• A shot not including the
subject • Usually to bring attention to
something the subject is looking at
• Shows surroundings
Over the shoulder shot• Two subjects• Focus on one• Other subject has the camera
over the shoulder• Usually for the perspective of
a subject on the other
Noddy shot• Mid shot for subject’s reaction• Used for interviews
Point of view shot• Uses one subject• Shows the subjects
perspective
Weather shot• The subject is the
weather• Used for background• Establishes area and
season• Sets a scene
Panning • Used to give the viewer a
panoramic view of a set or setting.
• This can be used to establish a scene
Tracking shot/ dolly shot • Used to explore a room such
as a restaurant. • By using a tracking shot or a
dolly shot the composer of a film gives the viewer a detailed tour of a situation.
• It can also be used to follow a character.
Low shot• On the ground• By the subject’s feet pointing
up towards the face for reaction
• Can show perspective of a another subject- if a giant is used with special effects from a human’s point of view
