Welcome back! Today I will tell you all about camera shot types. These are different distances in which a particular moment in the movie is taken.
EXTREME LONG SHOT
An extreme long shot can be similar to an establishing shot. In sets the scene at the beginning of a particular moment in the film. It has a wide frame which contains small buildings or even a landscape with a character in the middle. An example of this is the Hollywood sign in the background, with the hills in the foreground.
LONG SHOT
A long shot focuses on one subject only but is not completely filling the entire frame. However, this subject is clearly visible. For example, this building is further back in perspective however it is clearly visible and is definitely emphasising one subject.
MEDIUM LONG SHOT
A medium long shot is not quite a medium shot. It shows from head to knees with space above the head. This shot is to blend the subject with its surroundings.
MEDIUM SHOT
A medium shot contains a person in which their torso and head can be visible within the frame. The subject is more detailed as the shot is more close up. This gives the subject the main focus in the frame.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP SHOT
A medium close up is very similar to a medium shot. However, it is between a medium shot and a close up shot. This shot details the face more while at the same time not getting uncomfortably close within the frame.
CLOSE UP SHOT
A close up shot defines a certain part of the subject that is expressed within the frame. This shot is to to show detail of a feature that needs to be shown. This shot is also used to express emotion or exaggerates facial expressions.
EXTREME CLOSE UP
An extreme close up shot shows extreme detail. There would be a specific reason as to why the camera needs to get really close up. This shot would be needed to show serious emotion or reactions.
Next time: I will go through camera movements! See you then!
