Sunday 15 January 2012

Shot Types For Production Reference

Here I have collected some images and the relevant information regarding some typically used shots within movies. I am going to use these as reference in my thriller opening production.



Establishing shot- often used to set the scene, shows the audience/viewer the setting of the scene or movie in general. 


Very long shot- The subject is visible in this shot, but the emphasis is still on placing the character in the scene.

Long shot- Typically shows the subjects entire figure, shot taken in relation to placing the character in their surroundings.

Medium (Mid) shot- The subject is often framed from the waist up, these are often poor at showing facial expressions but a lot better at showing body language.

Medium close up- between a medium and close up shot.

Close up shot- Used to show an action or expression, the body part or the face pictured typically takes up the whole screen.

Extreme close up- exaggerated version of the close up shot, shows part of the face or body, to focus on certain expressions/speech.

Two shot- usually a comfortable shot of two people, framed similarly within the shot.

Over the shoulder shot- looks from behind the receiver (over their shoulder) at the speaker during an on-screen conversation.




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