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Types of Camera Shots

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Two-Shot

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A shot that includes two subjects, often used for conversations.

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Crane Shot

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A shot taken by a camera on a moving crane. Often used to show a broad view.

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Cut-In

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Shows some (other) part of the subject in detail, such as a person's hands.

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Tracking Shot

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The camera follows a subject as it moves, keeping them in the frame.

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Close-Up

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Focuses tightly on a particular aspect of a subject, such as a person's face.

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Noddy Shot

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The shot of a person listening and nodding while another person talks, usually framed over the talker's shoulder.

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High Angle

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The camera looks down on the subject from a higher angle, which can make the subject appear vulnerable or small.

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Medium Close-Up

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Shows the subject even closer, typically framing them from about the chest up.

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Cutaway

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A shot of something other than the current action. Could be a related detail or another action happening simultaneously.

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Weather Shot

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Shows the weather and sets the atmosphere for the scene.

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Point of View Shot (POV)

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Shows a view from the subject's perspective.

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Zoom

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Changing the focal length of the camera to move closer or further away from the subject.

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Very Wide Shot

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The subject is visible but the emphasis is still on placing them in their environment.

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Dutch Angle

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The camera is tilted, often to create a feeling of disorientation, anxiety, or unease.

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Wide Shot

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Shows the subject in their entirety, so you see the whole person usually from the feet up.

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Extreme Close-Up

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Extremely tight shot, often isolating a single feature, like an eye or the mouth.

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Over-the-Shoulder Shot

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Shows the subject from over the shoulder of another person, framing the conversation.

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Low Angle

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The camera films the subject from below, which can make the subject look powerful or threatening.

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Extreme Wide Shot

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Shows the subject from a great distance, often used to establish the scene. Also known as an establishing shot.

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Mid Shot

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Shows some part of the subject in more detail while still giving an impression of the whole subject.

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