Different Types Of Shot

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Extreme Long

What is it?

    It is a type of shot where the character/figure is dominate by the environment.

Why is it used?

    Extreme long shot is used to establish the context and setting of the picture.

When is it used?

    Long shot is used when it's necessary to establish a location or a setting, before focusing on the

character or the scene. This is to show how small the character.



Long

What is it?

    Long shot is where the character/figure of the scene appear as indistinct shape from a considerable

distance.

Why is it used?

    Long shot is used to establish setting, mood, and characters' relationship to their physical space.

When is it used?

    Long shot is used to frame the object or character but includes just enough scenery surrounding the

character.



Medium Long

What is it?

    Medium long shot is when a character or characters from approximately the knees up in the frame.

Why is it used?

    Medium long shot is used to add enough space in the frame to include characters and other visual

elements.

When is it used?

    It is used for group shots, two shots, and emblematic shots.



Medium

What is it?

    This is a shot type that is usually taken from the waist up of a character/figure.

Why is it used?

    Medium shot is used to draw attention to both the actor and their surroundings by providing them equal

screen time.

When is it used?

    Medium shot is used to effectively portray the actor's face and emotions while also informing the

spectator about what is happening.



Medium Close-Up

What is it?

    Medium close-up is when the camera frames the subject from just above the head to just below the

chest.

Why is it used?

    The medium close-up catches the subject's facial expression and body language while yet allowing for

some backdrop to be visible in the frame.

When is it used?

    Medium close-up is used to capture scenes of individuals conversing to the camera or one other or

undertaking other generally immobile activities.



Close-Up Shot

What is it?

    It is a type of shot that adds emotion to a scene.

Why is it used?

    It is used to capture images of individuals conversing with the camera, with one another, or engaging in

other still activities.

When is it used?

    Close-up is used to express a significant emotion.



Big Close-Up

What is it?

    Big close-up is a shot that is taken at close range of a topic or item in order to expose more information

to the viewer.

Why is it used?

    Big close-up shot mirrors the intense proximity of the intimate zone in face-to-face conversation.

When is it used?

    It is used when the subject or object has a big impact on the plot and the viewers interpretation of the

story.



Extreme Close-Up

What is it?

    Extreme close-up is frequently used to depict certain parts of the body, such as the face or hip.

Why is it used?

    Extreme close-up signifies that whatever is displayed in the shot is very significant to the scenario or

film.

When is it used?

    Extreme close-up is used to allow the spectator to concentrate on one aspect of the persona.

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