The document discusses different types of shots used in video production including their purpose and effect. It describes shots based on three factors: the framing or length of the shot, the angle of the shot, and whether there is any movement. It provides examples of different shot types ranging from extreme long shots showing very little detail to extreme close-ups showing no background, and camera angles from overhead bird's eye views to low angles, as well as camera movements like panning, tilting, dolly shots, and zooming. The document recommends including at least five different shot types in a video.

1. MAKING YOUR VIDEO CREATIVEWhen describing different cinematic shots, different terms are used to indicate the amount of subject matter contained within a frame, how far away the camera is from the subject, and the perspective of the viewer. Each different shot has a different purpose and effect. Generally, there are 3 important factors to keep in mind:»The FRAMING or the LENGTH of the shot»The ANGLE of the shot»If there is any MOVEMENT involvedIn your video be sure to include at least 5 of the following:Extreme Long Shot: usually shows an exterior and shows very little detail.Long Shot: shows the image as being “life size.” This includes a full shot which shows the entire human body.Medium Shot: contains a figure from the knees/waist up. This includes a two shot (showing two figures) or three shot (showing three.)Close-Up: shows very little background and usually focuses on specific detail.Extreme Close-Up: shows no background whatsoever, for example only showing the eyes or mouth.Bird’s Eye View: shows a scene from directly overhead.High Angle: not as extreme as bird’s eye view, but shows the scene from an elevated point.Eye Level: the camera is positioned as though it is a human actually observing the scene.Low Angle: shows the scene from low point, i.e. ground level.Oblique/Canted Angle: camera is tilted. This includes a point of view shot in which the camera becomes the “eyes” of the character.Pan: camera is placed on a tripod, which serves as a stationary axis point as it moves horizontally.Tilt: camera moves vertically.Dolly Shot: sometimes called a trucking or tracking shot. The camera is placed on a moving vehicle and moves alongside the action.Hand-Held Shot: gives a jerky, ragged effect.Zoom Lens: magnifies the image.Framing & Shot Length:Extreme Long Shot (Also called an Establishing Shot)Long ShotMedium ShotClose-UpExtreme Close-UpCamera Angles:Bird’s Eye ViewHigh AngleEye LevelLow AngleOblique/Canted AngleCamera Movement:PanTiltDolly ShotHand-Held ShotZoom Lens