A shot in which the human figure would be relatively insignificant compared to its surroundings.
Long shot
A type of shot, which tightly frames a person or an object.
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Long shot
A shot depicting the human figure from approximately the waist up.
Medium shot
A shot which shows an image from the specific point of view of a character in the film.
Point of view shot
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Long shot
Typically shows the entire object or human figure and its surroundings.
Long shot
High angle
Extreme long shot
Close up
Shows part of the subject in more detail, typically frames them from about waist up.
Low angle
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High angle
Medium shot
Used to show the subject from a distance, or the area in which the scene is taking place.
Medium shot
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High angle
This helps to create atmosphere. It can include sound effects, dialogue, music, silences and voice overs.
Sound
This contributes to the mood of the film, and suggests interpretations of the character.
Lighting
This shows the subject from below, giving the impression of being more powerful or dominant.
Low angle shot
A cinematic technique where the camera looks down on the subject.
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High angle
Full shot
Low angle
This is the most common view, being the real-world angle that we are all used to.
Eye-level shot
A shot that shows the subject from above.
High angle shot
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Low angle
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Low angle
A hot taken from an airborne device, generally while moving.
Aerial shot
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Medium shot
A shot framed so closely as to show only a portion of the face or of some object.
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A shot in which the human figure would be extremely insignificant compared to its surroundings
Extreme close up
Adds reality and some objects used have symbolic meaning to enhance the themes within the film.
Props
Emphasizes a small area or detail of the subject, such as the eye(s) or mouth.
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Medium shot
Fills the screen with part of the subject, such as a person’s head/face.
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Medium shot
Low angle shot
A photograph or film sequence taken from below the subject.
Medium shot
Low angle
High Angle
Medium shot
A shot, often a long shot, placed at the beginning of a scene to establish the general location of the action to follow?
Establishing shot
Puts the actor in character, helps the audience draw conclusions about the type of person the character is.
Costuming
The scene is shown from directly above. This is a completely different and somewhat unnatural point of view which can be used from dramatic effect or for showing a different spatial perspective.
Bird's eye angle
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