Shots:
Close up: A head and shoulders shot which is often used to show expressions and emotions of a character. It can also be of an object, either filmed from close or zoomed in to help show details.
Medium shot: A waist up shot which is usually used to show expressions and emotions of a character as well as some of the background or whats happening in the background.
Long shot: Also known as an establishing shot at the start of a scene. This shot is usually used to show the scenery, location, background and setting in the movie.
Angles:
Camera angle: The position of the camera in relation to subject of a shot. The camera might be at a low, high, or at eye level while filming. There are also other types of angle shots such as a canted angle also know as the dutch angle.
Low angle: A camera angle that looks up at a subject or object. It is often used to make the subject or object appear to be strong, powerful and dominant.
High angle: A camera angle that looks down at a subject or object. It is often used to to make the subject or object appear small, weak or vulnerable.
Canted framing (or oblique): Also known as a Dutch angle. This is a camera angle that makes what is shot appear to be tilted, or not upright.
Focus:
Shallow focus: When
a particular part of the frame is clear and sharp and the rest of the frame is
blurred or unclear due to it being out of focus.
Deep Focus: Where
a frame shows everything sharp or in focus, making it all clear.
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