Shot Types

shot types

today we learnt the variety of shots.

•                long shot

•                mid shot

•                close up

•                extreme close up

•                two shot

•                over the shoulder shot

•                wide shot

     each shot has a variety of different effects. long shots will set the scene around the characters and gives us a impression on the character/characters and this is important for new scenes or new characters. long shots allow us to judge mannerisms and also the scene.

     mid shots are a focus on 1 character mainly and they are used to focus in but not be in a place of uncomforted. we see this as our ideal distance away from someone. its widely used and comes in many forms

     close ups focus on a certain character or object. it gives views an opportunity a chance to really focus on the character or object in detail. they are always used but have to be clear what you are focusing on and what you are trying to achieve from using that shot.

     extreme close up is something that is less likely used by directors as they are difficult. in a film they may only use them once. but they are very good at build suspence in tense situations but require good actors in order for desired effect to work properly

     two shots are when 2 people are in the same shot. they are wide shots but only involve mid riffs if stood up or one person side on and the other straight to the camera. this set up of one side on and one straight is widely used in a shot reverse shot between switching who is side on and who is straight

    the over the shoulder shot involves half the head and a small part of the shoulder only the top. the head should be kept within 1 third and the point of action in the right third line to give the frame some structure

     wide shots are ideal when two people are facing eachother. it brings them in together as one. they are not used a vast amount but can be great for opening up the scene or showing a relationship between two characters.

there are also angle options available

•                low angle - shot from the bottom making the character look more powerful

•                eye level - brings a personal touch to the angle. nutrual feel

high angle - makes the character look weaker. can be used in fight scenes