790200107-TYPES-OF-CAMERA-SHOTS-PPPT.pdf

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1. Types of
CAMERA SHOTS

2. TYPES OF SHOTS
BASIC SHOT SIZES
MCU

3. INSERT SHOT

Focuses on an object in the scene that is relevant to the story

4. WIDE SHOT
(a.k.a. “ESTABLISHING” SHOT)

Focuses on ENTIRE subject, from top to bottom (or head to toe) &
tends to be dominated by surrounding environment; this shot often
sets the scene and our character’s place in it.
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5. Cowboy Shot
(a.k.a. “American” Shot)

A variation of a Medium Shot, this gets its name from Western films from the
1930s and 1940s, which would frame the subject from mid-thighs up to fit the
character’s gun holsters into the shot.
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6. MEDIUM SHOT

Shows part of the subject in more detail. For a person, a medium shot typically
frames them from about waist up. This is one of the most common shots seen
in films, as it focuses on a character (or characters) in a scene while still
showing some environment.
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7. CLOSE-UP (CU)
Fills the screen with part of the subject, such as a person’s head and
shoulders; due to the tight framing of the shot, the emotions and reaction of
a specific character dominate the scene.


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8. Extreme Close Up (ECU)

Emphasizes a small area or detail of the subject, such as the
eye(s) or mouth; usually cuts off top of subject’s forehead in the
shot
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9. Choker

Gets us into the character’s mind; usually cuts off the subject’s
forehead

10. OVER THE SHOULDER (OTS):

A popular shot where a subject is shot from behind the shoulder of another.
The shoulders and back of the head of the subject facing away from the
camera remains viewable, making the shot useful for showing reactions during
conversations; emphasizes connection between two subjects
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11. Point of View Shot (POV)

Shot intended to mimic what a particular character in a scene is
seeing; lets audience experience the emotional state of a character.
(ex. character waking up, drifting into unconsciousness, or looking
through a scope/ binoculars.
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12. TWO-SHOT

A shot in which two (2) subjects appear in the
frame.
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13. LOW-ANGLE

Subject is photographed from below eye level. This can have the effect
of making the subject look powerful, heroic, or dangerous.
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14. HIGH-ANGLE

Places the camera above the actor and looks down on the
subject, making the character appear weaker, smaller, or less
important

15. CUTAWAY SHOT

A shot of something other than the subject and away from the main scene.
It is usually followed by a cut back to the first shot and is useful for
avoiding a jump cut when editing down a section of dialogue, or editing
together two separate takes.

16. ●A SHOT is a building block of a film from one given angle or
movement.

●The SLUG LINE tells the reader the location and general time
of day in a script.

●A SCENE is all of the dialogue and action that occurs in one
location at one time.

●A TAKE is a recording of a shot; each is numbered
sequentially, and continues until the director is satisfied with
how the shot looks

18. Full
Shot

19. MS

20. MCU

21. CU

22. ECU

23. OTS

24. 2-Shot