camera shots

• Establishing Shot


  A broad shot that establishes the location or environment of a scene. It helps orient the viewer.
• Master Shot


  A long shot that captures the entire scene and action. It serves as a master reference shot for editing.
• Wide Shot


  A shot that captures the subject and a significant portion of their surroundings. It provides context.
• Full Shot


  Frames the entire body of the subject from head to toe.
• Medium Shot

  Frames the subject from around the waist or mid-torso up. It's a versatile shot for conversation scenes.
• Close-Up


  Tightly frames just the head and shoulders of the subject, emphasizing facial expressions and emotions.
• Extreme Close-Up


  An extremely tight shot that isolates a specific detail or feature, like an eye or an object.
• Over-the-Shoulder Shot


  The camera is positioned over the shoulder of one subject, showing their perspective of another subject.
• Point-of-View Shot (POV)


  The shot simulates the literal viewpoint of a character, as if the audience is looking through their eyes.
• Cutaway Shot


  A shot that momentarily cuts away from the main action to show something else, like a reaction or establishing detail.
• Insert Shot


  A close-up shot that focuses on a specific detail or object, often used for added emphasis or information.
• Aerial Shot


  A shot captured from an elevated position, often from an aircraft or drone.
• Low-Angle Shot


  The camera is positioned below the subject, shooting upwards, making them appear larger or more powerful.
• High-Angle Shot


  The camera is positioned above the subject, shooting downwards, making them appear smaller or weaker.
• Dutch Angle


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