Types of Camera Shots

Extreme long shot:

• Known as an establishing shot
• Its purpose is to let the audience know where and whenthe scene is taking place
• It is often an exterior shot; outside setting
• Any characters may be visible but only from a distance.

Long shot:

• Usually follows an establishing shot
• The audience see the character from head to toe
• It shows the relationship between the character and the environment/setting

Mid shot:

• Shows half a characters body. (waist upwards)
• Shows the characters body language and facial expressions in more detail
• Audience becomes more familiar with the character

Close ups:

• Shows the shoulders and upwards of a character
• The audience can see the characters emotions more clearly
• They enable you to focus on the chracters facial expressions

Extreme close up:

• Shows only the characters face
• The camera may focus on a particular feature (the eyes)
• Draws the audiences attention to the characters facial expressions
• They add intensity to the scene as it blocks out the background and other characters
• The focus is completly on a particular character