Filmed from a distance. Often used as an establishing shot to show where film is set.
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Long shot
Features the main character and will show fair amount of background. This is used to show the central characters in the scene and where it's set.
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Medium-long shot
This shot focuses on main part of character and cuts then off at the knees. Can be used to show characters walking,talking ect
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Medium shot
Shows characters upper body. This is used to show characters intimacy between characters.
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Two-shot
Shows two characters central in a scene and it's used to show relationship.
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Medium close-up
This is used to direct viewers attention onto one character. It is often used to deliver emotional line.
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Close-up
Important shot as in the moment power is taken away from viewers. The director is drawing attention to where they want you to focus. It can be used to unravell the narrative which creates a mood.
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Extreme close-up
Gets you too close to an actor allowing viewer into character intimate space to reveal detail or emotion that would go unnoticed
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Subjective
Viewer is placed in the action as a participant either active or replaces a character. Can be used to show viewpoint of a character from afar.
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Front
Long shot
Back
Features the main character and will show fair amount of background. This is used to show the central characters in the scene and where it's set.
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