Monday 26 September 2016

shot sizes and meaning


















extreme long shot: Establishing shot. often used
 before the scene starts, lets the audience know where the scene is set.






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Medium close up:  Half way between a mid shot and a close up. It shows the face more clearly, without getting uncomfortably close.








Image result for clint eastwoodLong shot: Establishing shot - full body of subject, space above the head and blow the feet, this sets the scene.










Image result for pulp fictionExtreme close up: Rarely used. This shot is used to create tension or to show emotion.
















Medium shot: Used when subject is delivering information or when all concentration is on that subject or character.






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Medium long shot:   Frames subject from the knees up, shows subject in relation to the surroundings. some times used with two or three people in the frame.












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Cut in: A cut in shot is a close up of something visible in the main scene. Sometimes shown to display handshake or exchanging of money.









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Close up: Close ups are used to show emotion and emphasise the feelings of the subject.














Over shoulder shot: shot showing perspective from one of the subjects. Often used for conversation.