Camera Shots
Camera Shot Slide Show from Class:
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Wide Shot/Full Shot: FS
Shot that shows a person’s ENTIRE body from HEAD to TOE, or a complete shot of another type of subject.
- WIDE SHOT- GROUP
- WIDE SHOT - TWO PERSON
Medium Shot: MS
In the case of the standing actor, the lower frame passes through the waist. There is space for hand gestures to be seen.
CONVERSATION SHOT
Close Up: CU
A picture which shows a fairly small part of the background Shows the character's face, in great detail so that it fills the screen.
Interview Shot
Extreme Close Up: XCU
Forehead to chin. Close-ups focus attention on a person's feelings or reactions. Show people in a state of emotional excitement, grief or joy.
Not Flattering on anyone BUT children
Establish Shot: Est
Establish shot. Opening shot. Frequently an exterior 'General View'. Always a FULL SHOT.
Used to set the scene. “Establishes” a location for the SHOTS that follow!