C.+Shot+Types

Shot Types

** TYPES OF SHOTS – [|view clip] ** (start 5 minutes in) establishing shot.
 * [|XLS – Extreme Long Shot]– ** This view is so far the subject isn’t visable, can also be used for an


 * [|LS – Long Shot] – ** Subject is in the entire shot – (head and feet are seen)


 * [|MS – Medium Shot]- ** Part of the subject is in the shot –  (Head to stomach)


 * [|CU – Close Up]– ** A certain feature or part of the subject takes up the whole frame. (Head shot)

** [| XCU – Extreme Close Up] – ** shows details (eye)

at the subject ** Discuss with students the camera set up, where the camera is set up and where the subject stands, using different camera shots. Also it is very important to use a Tri Pod at all times while shooting, if it is a moving shot a dolly is needed and can be created using charts or scooter. ** ** Example of multiple shot :  **
 * [|Over the shoulder]– ** looking from behind a person
 * [|Point of View]– ** shows a view from subjects perspective
 * [|PANNING]– ** camera PANS from left to right/right to left
 * [|Dolly Shot]– ** camera is on a dolly to follow the subject (moving shot)