Introduction to Camera Shots

We have been studying different camera shots and movements.
We watched a clip a few times over to see which different shots and movements were involved and see if we could pick them out correctly.

Basic camera shots

Extreme Long Shot / Establishing Shot - literally a very long shot. Normally shows a building to establish the place.


Long Shot - shot shows a character head to toe, so that the audience can see the character and surroundings.


Mid shot - shot shows character from waist up. Audience can see character's facial expressions.


Two shot - shot shows two people and an action or interaction that they may carry out.


Close up - shot frames the head and shoulders so that the audience can see facial expressions.


Point of view - shot is what the character can see. If the character is writing something or signing a form, the camera would film the bit of paper that they are writing on.


Extreme close up - shot shows the character's face very close up, framing around the eyes.