Shot types

MID SHOT

Waist up shot of one or two characters

CLOSE UP

Neck up shot of one character

LONG SHOT

A long wide shot used to show setting and location, and scale.

OVER THE SHOULDER

Have the shoulder and head of the person talking or being spoken to in frame

EXTREME CLOSE UP

Really close camera shot, great for showing emotion or for creating tension

ESTABLISHING SHOT

Shows the location, helps establish the world the film is set in

REVERSE SHOT

Show the opposite side to what you were filming

Camera Movement

Camera Movement is important, it is used to create character within a movie and helps hook the viewer into the story.

Breaking up Motion

When creating a scene, make sure you break up the motion of the character into different shots. This can add meaning to what the character is doing and makes for a much less boring film. Have a go at recreating the example below.