Different types of camera shots

James Burns

Close up

In this image it shows a close up. In a close up it’s an image of someone’s face close up with no emotion.

Burst shot

This image is shows the burst shot. The burst shot is taken from above the knee to above the head.

Mid shot

This image shows a mid shot . It’s above the knee and quite far out but not to close up.

Medium long shot

The medium long shot is an image where the person in the frame has their picture taken from the knees up.

long shot

This image shows an extra long shot .This is where it’s quite far away and it fit’s the whole person in the image.

Extra long shot

This image is an establishing shot. This is where the image is taken from very far out. Therefore it fits the person and background in the picture.

Two shot

This image shows two shot. This is where two people are in the same shot together. This also shows interaction between the two .

Over the shoulder shot

This image is a Over the shoulder shot. This is where the camera is over the shoulder of a person and it’s focusing on the main character’s features and expression

Three shot

The three shot is where three people are in the shot together.

Close up

This image shows a close up. This is where the camera is focused on the persons face. It also focuses on the persons facial features. §