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Camera Shots and Angles
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Wide Shot
Captures the subject fully, from head to toe, without much detail of the background. It's often used to show the character in relation to their surroundings.
Low Angle Shot
The camera looks up at the subject, making them appear important, powerful, or threatening. Used to give the impression of a higher status or to generate tension.
Mid Shot
Frames the subject from the waist up. This shot captures characters' body language and gestures, conveying more emotion while still giving context of the setting.
Medium Close-Up
Frames the subject from the chest up. This type emphasizes the facial expressions and emotions of the subject, often used in interviews or dramatic scenes.
Point of View Shot (POV)
Shows a scene from the perspective of a character, effectively putting the audience in their shoes, often used to let viewers experience what the character sees.
Extreme Close-Up
Frames a particular detail of the subject, such as eyes, mouth or hands. It's used to emphasize very small details that may be significant for the narrative.
Bird's-Eye View Shot
A shot taken from directly above the scene, giving an omniscient viewpoint, often used to show scale, distance, and movement of characters within a space.
Crane Shot
The camera moves vertically, typically via a crane or jib, which is used to create a sense of scale, movement, or to reveal important details or changes in setting.
High Angle Shot
The camera looks down on the subject, making them appear small, weak, or vulnerable. Often used to convey a sense of inferiority or to give the viewer a sense of dominance.
Dutch Angle
The camera is tilted so that the horizon is no longer parallel with the bottom of the frame. It indicates disorientation, tension, or a distorted reality.
Over-the-Shoulder Shot
Shows the view from over the shoulder of one character, focusing on another character. Often used in conversation scenes to create a sense of interaction between speakers.
Two-Shot
Frames two subjects, often used to show the relationship between characters, such as in conversations, romantic scenes, or confrontations.
Close-Up
Frames the subject's face and focuses on facial expressions. It is used to convey emotion or reactions and to draw the viewer's attention to detail.
Tracking Shot
The camera moves to follow a moving subject, which can be used for dynamic scenes, adding motion to the narrative and following characters as they move through an environment.
Extreme Wide Shot
Shows the subject from a great distance, often used to establish the environment or setting. It can emphasize the vastness or isolation of a location.
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