This document defines and provides examples of different shot types used in film including medium close up, extreme close up, establishing shot, and close up. A medium close up shows facial expressions and the top half of the body. An extreme close up focuses on the eyes to show emotion. An establishing shot establishes the setting. A close up expresses emotions and atmosphere and allows the audience to feel present in the scene.

1. Shot Types

2. Medium Close Up
• This is an example of a
medium close up.
• This shot type is used to
show the facial expressions
to gather the emotion
• It usually consists of the
top half of the body and
the head.

3. Extreme Close Up
• This is an example of an
extreme close up shot
• This is usually used to show
the emotion through the
eyes which overlaps with eye
line match
• Extreme long shot is not
always on the eyes, it can
also be used on other body
and facial parts which

4. Establishing Shot
• This is an example of an
establishing shot
• This is used to show the
setting
• Establishing shot helps the
audience to understand
elements such as the time
era, mise-en-scenes etc.

5. Close Up
• This is an example of a
close up shot
• This is used to express
the atmosphere of the
emotions in the scene
• It is used for the
audience to connect and
feel like they’re present
in the scene.