Wednesday 7 October 2015

Basic Camera Shots

Extreme close-up (ECU)


A very close shot that emphasises a reaction.


Close Up (CU)


Face and head; shows details of character.

Medium close-up (MCU)


Head and shoulders.

Medium shot (MS)



Just above or below the waistline.

Medium-long shot (MLS)



Usually just above the knees.

Long shot (LS)


Full length of figure - head to toe

Extreme long shot (ELS) of wide shot (WS)

 
 A scenic shop that shows location, setting ect.

Over the shoulder (OTS)


Shows character over another character's shoulder.



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