Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Shot types.



Include: 

  • Establishing Shot. - An establishing shot can go by the name of an extreme long shot. This shot is usually the first shot of a new scene because it is designed to show the audience where the action will take place. This shot is also usually taken as a very wide shot or an extreme wide shot. 
  • Long Shot.This shot will show the character from head to toe.
  • Medium Shot. - This shot is will be based on the characters waist and upwards to the head.
  • Medium Close up Shot. -This shot will be based on the characters chest and upwards to the head.
  • Close up. - A close up shot is a shot which is close up to the subjects face or object. Close up shots are used to show details such as expressions on a subjects face but can also be used as a cut in. This shot tends to always follow 'over the shoulder' shot.
  • Extreme Close upThis shot will be based upon the object or Characters face, to show more detail after a lead up. This would direct the audiences attention to create an emotional reaction. This shot will only be used for a few seconds.
  • Medium long shot - A shot from the characters knees and upwards to the head. 


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