Descriptions of shot types

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Wide angle shot- Thisshotshows
what’saroundthe character, it’s
verysimilartoa longshot however
witha widershotto reveal more of
the scene.
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Establishingshot –It establishes
where youare and when.
Long shot– Get an ideaof whatthe
scene isaroundthe character.It can
alsogive perspectivesof how small
the character is in comparisonor
howbig a mountainorbuildingis.
Mediumshot– thisshotfocuses
above the waist,thisisgoodin a
convocationasit will reveal what
bodylanguage the character is
givingoff.
Overthe shoulderview –It makes
the audience feel more involvedin
the convocation.

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Pointof view shot – thisshot makes
the audience see whatthe character
isseeingfromthe eyes.Thiscanbe
usedto reflectfearorput youin
theirshoes.
Low angle shot – looksup to the
scene.Itcan give the people more
powerandcontrol overothers.
Highangle shot – looksdownto the
scene to demonstrate vulnerability
to the people below,oftenusedin
actionfilmsona weakercharacter.