Shot Types.
Extreme Wide Shot // Establishing Shot
Introducing the location of the film. Generally a landscape shot, letting the audience know where the story will start and take place. Establishes Location.
Wide Shot
See the character(s) from head to toe, to see them in the scenery and see their body language. Establishes the character.
Medium Close Up
See facial expression and actions to see their body language.
Close Up
To see the characters facial expression or to see a specific action that is important and the viewer will concentrate on.
Extreme Close Up
To draw the viewers attention to this particular detail in the film. Emphasises a point.
Two Shot
When two people are in a frame together. Gives the viewer an idea of the relationship between the characters in the shot.
Over the Shoulder Shot
Usually used for conversations between characters. making it obvious and letting the viewer see who a character is talking to.
Point of View Shot (POV)
So the viewer can see what the character sees adding a bit of excitement so it becomes more real.
High Angle Shot
Literally looking down on the character. looking down on the character showing vulnerability and weakness.
Low Angle Shot
Looking up on a character, showing power and strength.
Tilted Angle
Shows the landscape and action thats happening.
Crane Shot
Moving from a high to low point of view. Showing an overview of the scene or character.
Birdseye Shot
Like a high aerial view, maybe to show someone lying on the floor or dead.
Foreground/Background
The background suiting the genre of film.
Framing
Keep the rule of thirds. When designing a shot, the cross sections is what our eyes are drawn to. This is where the action is taking place.
Deep and Shallow Focus
Depth of field is front-to-back range of an image. Refers to how much of it is in focus. Shallow focus is the opposite. When the range is out of focus, using one object to draw the viewers focus to that one object in focus.
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