camera framing

• Extreme Close-Up (ECU)


  A tightly framed shot that shows only a small portion of the subject, such as a person's eye or an object's detail
• Close-Up (CU)


  A shot that frames a person's head and shoulders, allowing for strong emotional connection and emphasis on facial expressions
• Medium Close-Up (MCU)

  The frame includes the person's head and a portion of their upper body, allowing for both expression and some context
• Medium Shot (MS)


  The frame encompasses the subject from the waist or mid-torso up, providing a balance between subject and surroundings
• Cowboy Shot


  A variation of the medium shot, framing the subject from the mid-thighs up, often used in Westerns
• Knee Shot


  Framing the subject from the knees up, slightly tighter than a medium shot
• Full Shot


  The entire body of the subject is visible within the frame, allowing for context and environmental cues
• Long Shot


  The subject appears relatively small within the frame, emphasizing their surroundings or establishing the scene
• Extreme Long Shot (ELS)


  The subject is very small within the frame, often used for establishing vast landscapes or locations
• Over-the-Shoulder Shot (OTS)


  The camera frames the scene from behind the shoulder of one subject, showing their perspective
• Point-of-View Shot (POV)


  The shot simulates the literal viewpoint of a character, as if the audience is looking through their eyes
• Dutch Angle


  The camera is tilted sideways, creating a sense of unease or disorientation