2. Establishing Shot – This shot is usually an
extreme longshot which ‘establishes’ where
the following footage and its context
(subjects) will be filmed. It is typically at the
beginning of the scene and sets the
atmosphere of following sequences.
Long Shot – This shot consists of a subject(s)
where you can see their whole body (head
near the top and feet near the bottom) as
well as background detail. The main focus is
typically on the subject and the actions they
are taking.
Medium Shot - This shot contains a figure
shown from around the waist/knees
upwards and is typically used within
dialogue scenes (vox pop/expert interviews.)
Background detail is minimal as subjects are
the main focus.
3. Extreme Close Up – This shot allows
audiences to view subjects and figures in
greater detail which can not be seen by the
naked either. It uses a tight focus which
enhances dramatic effects.
Close Up – This shot does not focus on
background details but concentrates majorly
on a subjects face or details within mise en
scene. This shot is significant to show the
importance of a subject/figure.
Medium Close Up – This shot focuses on the
subject and is usually shot from the
shoulders upwards. This shot would also be
used alongside the medium shot when
recording vox pop and expert interviews.
4. Vox Pop – This is a shot of members of the
public giving their opinion in an interview
form. The shot is usually taken outside and
consists of the person standing in a medium
close up. They are typically filmed looking
into empty space answering questions.
Expert Shot – This is a shot which gives
audiences information/opinions from a
professional source. It is usally a
medium/medium close up shot also
showing background mise en scene of the
experts profession. It also usually displays
some sort of credits stating their name as
well as their profession.
