Camera Shots

Establishing shot

An establishing shot is usually the first shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place.

Wide shot

In the wide shot, the character takes up the full frame and you can see what's around them

Medium shot

a medium shot is a camera angle shot from a medium distance showing just what's above the characters waist.

Close up

Close ups are picture taken usually of peoples faces it shows a lot of emotion in the shots.

Medium Close up

Between a close up and a medium shot of a person, usually shows the shoulders to the head

Extreme close upAn extreme close up shot is a shot that’s usually of peoples eyes, you usually need a reason to get this close to peoples faces

Point of viewThis shot shows a view from the characters perspective. It is usually edited in such a way that you can tell whose point of view it is

Over the shoulder shot

This shot helps to establish the position of each person, and get the feel of looking at one person from the other's point of view.

Two shot/Reverse shotshot of two people. Often used in interviews, or when two presenters are hosting a show.

Low angle shota low-angle shot, is a shot from a camera angle positioned low anywhere below the eye line

High angle shotIn film, a high angle shot is usually when the camera angle is located above the eye line.