camera shot types

1. A lot of music magazines feature bands on the cover.
To include the entire band, a group shot is taken. As
you can see from the images, the ‘main artist’ of the
band, often the lead singer, is positioned centre of
the image with the other members stood a little
further back, either side.
This positioning of the members will attract readers,
as a lot of people would recognise a band by the
lead singer as they’re usually the most popular.
e.g. Arctic Monkeys usually recognised
by Alex Turner.
The 1975 recognised by Matty Healy.
Group Shot

2. Medium Shot
A medium shot often exposes the subject from the
head to the waist.
The medium shot is the most popular shot type used
for the cover of magazines. This is because it clearly
shows the subjects clothing, accessories and body
language, whilst still allowing you to see their facial
expressions.
Medium shots are often used when the main image
only includes one or two people.

3. Close-Up
Close-Up shots mainly focus on the subjects face. A
close-up shot is good for both the magazine and the
artist, as they are fully exposed to the audience.
A close-up shot will also create a more personal
feeling between the audience and the artist, as
you’re looking right at them up close. The artist is
usually looking directly at the camera, as if they are
making direct eye contact with you.

4. Long Shot
A long shot allows us to see a full image of
somebody – from head to foot.
Long shots are often used to allow us to see a
celebrities full outfit, or it can also be used when a
celebrity is holding a prop such as a guitar, or doing a
different pose.
Long shots often allow more room around the image
for cover lines and smaller images, as the subject of
a long shot would take up much less room on a page
as apposed to a close up or medium shot.