Shots And Composition
Definitions:
1) Extreme Long Shot/ Establishing Shot (ES)- A establishing shot is a shot take from a far distance that show viewers a wealth of information, from setting to time of day. A good example of establishing shot would be a place in the beginning of a film showing where it's happening and whats the film about.
2) Wide Shot (WS)- A wide shot is a shot take from a distance that shows the subject full with the surrounding. If the subject is human it would show their full body including the surroundings. A good example of wide shot would be showing a relation ship between the subjects surrounding in a film and picture.
3) High Angle- A high angle shot is a shot which the camera is placed above eye level, creating a frame that looks down at the subject. A good example of a high angle shot would be a small creature like a dwarf, it shows how small they are compare to the world.
4) Over the Shoulder (OTS)- A over the shoulder is a shot where In film or video, shoulder shot is a shot of someone or something taken from the perspective or camera angle from the shoulder of another person. A good example of over the shoulder shot would be a situation where something bad is about to happened.
5) Extreme Close Up (ECU)- A extreme close up is a shot that shows a subject in a really close range. If the subject is human it would show their nose up to their forehead in a frame. A good example of a extreme close up would be a reaction or a emotion a film or picture.
6) Dutch tilt- A dutch tilt shot is a shot which tilting your camera to one side, resulting in a frame that isn't level. If the subject is human it would show their shoulder up to the top of the head or over, and its tilted. A good example of a dutch tilt shot would be a dramatic effect.
7) Undershot-A low angle shot is a shot taken directly underneath a subject. If the subject was human it would show how big they look in a frame. A good example of undershot is a subject that looks very powerful and huge.
8) Two-Shot (TS)- A Two-shot is a shot which 2 person is shown close up using a wider view of whats happening. Like mid shot its shows 2 person up from their lower shoulder up to the top of the head in a frame. A good example of two-shot is showing 2 people talking to each other or the aftermath of a scene.
9) Close Up (CU)- A closeup show is a shot taken from a very short distance that shows a subject in a closest possible range to permit a close and detailed view of an object or action. If the subject is human the shot would be from their chin to their forehead in a frame. A good example of close up shot would be the subjects reaction that shows a strong emotion.
10) Overhead- A overhead shot is a shot which the camera is directly over the head of the subject close shot. If the subject was a animal it would show their body from the top showing the length of it in a frame. A good example of a overhead shot would be showing how small the subject is.
11) Eye Level- A eye level is a shot is shot which the subject can look directly into the lens without moving his/her eyes up or down, whether or not the subject actually looks into the lens. A good example of a eye level shot would be emotionally neutral and is best used for straight, factual presentation.
12) The rule of thirds- The rule of thirds is dividing up your image using 2 horizontal lines and 2 vertical lines. You then position the important elements in your designs, films, paintings, and photographs along those lines, or at the points where they meet. A good use of The rule of thirds shot is for a landscape because this can give the photo a split in two feel. Instead of, placing it along on one of the horizontal lines.
13) Full Shot (FS)- A full shot is a shot taken from a distance that shows the subject fully. If the subject is human it would show their body fully from head to toes. A good example of full shot is to establish or follow a character.
14) Mid Shot (MS)- A mid shot is a shot take from a medium distance that shows a subject in a medium range. If the subject is human it would show their waist up to the top of their head in a frame. A good example of a mid shot would be showing a new scene or location.
15) Low Angle- A low angle shot is shot which is focused on the subjects below eye level or looking up. If subject was a animal like a elephant it would show how huge and intimidating the elephant looks in a frame. A good example of a Low Angle shot would be making the subject look really strong or powerful.
16) Point of View (POV)- A point of view shot is a shot where it shows what the subject is looking at. If the subject is human it would show the person looking at a object or another person. A good example of point of view would be a important items that the subject is looking at or a important person.
17) Medium Close Up (MCU)- A medium close up is a shot that tightly frames a person or object, but a little wider than close up. If the subject is human it shows the shoulders/chest area up to the top of the head in a frame. Medium close up shot is used for dialogue sequences, and they allow the viewer to pick up on the character's movements.
Definitions:
1) Extreme Long Shot/ Establishing Shot (ES)- A establishing shot is a shot take from a far distance that show viewers a wealth of information, from setting to time of day. A good example of establishing shot would be a place in the beginning of a film showing where it's happening and whats the film about.
2) Wide Shot (WS)- A wide shot is a shot take from a distance that shows the subject full with the surrounding. If the subject is human it would show their full body including the surroundings. A good example of wide shot would be showing a relation ship between the subjects surrounding in a film and picture.
3) High Angle- A high angle shot is a shot which the camera is placed above eye level, creating a frame that looks down at the subject. A good example of a high angle shot would be a small creature like a dwarf, it shows how small they are compare to the world.
4) Over the Shoulder (OTS)- A over the shoulder is a shot where In film or video, shoulder shot is a shot of someone or something taken from the perspective or camera angle from the shoulder of another person. A good example of over the shoulder shot would be a situation where something bad is about to happened.
5) Extreme Close Up (ECU)- A extreme close up is a shot that shows a subject in a really close range. If the subject is human it would show their nose up to their forehead in a frame. A good example of a extreme close up would be a reaction or a emotion a film or picture.
6) Dutch tilt- A dutch tilt shot is a shot which tilting your camera to one side, resulting in a frame that isn't level. If the subject is human it would show their shoulder up to the top of the head or over, and its tilted. A good example of a dutch tilt shot would be a dramatic effect.
7) Undershot-A low angle shot is a shot taken directly underneath a subject. If the subject was human it would show how big they look in a frame. A good example of undershot is a subject that looks very powerful and huge.
8) Two-Shot (TS)- A Two-shot is a shot which 2 person is shown close up using a wider view of whats happening. Like mid shot its shows 2 person up from their lower shoulder up to the top of the head in a frame. A good example of two-shot is showing 2 people talking to each other or the aftermath of a scene.
9) Close Up (CU)- A closeup show is a shot taken from a very short distance that shows a subject in a closest possible range to permit a close and detailed view of an object or action. If the subject is human the shot would be from their chin to their forehead in a frame. A good example of close up shot would be the subjects reaction that shows a strong emotion.
10) Overhead- A overhead shot is a shot which the camera is directly over the head of the subject close shot. If the subject was a animal it would show their body from the top showing the length of it in a frame. A good example of a overhead shot would be showing how small the subject is.
11) Eye Level- A eye level is a shot is shot which the subject can look directly into the lens without moving his/her eyes up or down, whether or not the subject actually looks into the lens. A good example of a eye level shot would be emotionally neutral and is best used for straight, factual presentation.
12) The rule of thirds- The rule of thirds is dividing up your image using 2 horizontal lines and 2 vertical lines. You then position the important elements in your designs, films, paintings, and photographs along those lines, or at the points where they meet. A good use of The rule of thirds shot is for a landscape because this can give the photo a split in two feel. Instead of, placing it along on one of the horizontal lines.
13) Full Shot (FS)- A full shot is a shot taken from a distance that shows the subject fully. If the subject is human it would show their body fully from head to toes. A good example of full shot is to establish or follow a character.
14) Mid Shot (MS)- A mid shot is a shot take from a medium distance that shows a subject in a medium range. If the subject is human it would show their waist up to the top of their head in a frame. A good example of a mid shot would be showing a new scene or location.
15) Low Angle- A low angle shot is shot which is focused on the subjects below eye level or looking up. If subject was a animal like a elephant it would show how huge and intimidating the elephant looks in a frame. A good example of a Low Angle shot would be making the subject look really strong or powerful.
16) Point of View (POV)- A point of view shot is a shot where it shows what the subject is looking at. If the subject is human it would show the person looking at a object or another person. A good example of point of view would be a important items that the subject is looking at or a important person.
17) Medium Close Up (MCU)- A medium close up is a shot that tightly frames a person or object, but a little wider than close up. If the subject is human it shows the shoulders/chest area up to the top of the head in a frame. Medium close up shot is used for dialogue sequences, and they allow the viewer to pick up on the character's movements.
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