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Wide Shot

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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.

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Low Angle Shot

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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.

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Mid Shot

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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.

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Medium Close-Up

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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.

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Point of View Shot (POV)

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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.

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Extreme Close-Up

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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.

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Bird's-Eye View Shot

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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.

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Crane Shot

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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.

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High Angle Shot

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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.

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Dutch Angle

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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.

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Over-the-Shoulder Shot

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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.

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Two-Shot

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Frames two subjects, often used to show the relationship between characters, such as in conversations, romantic scenes, or confrontations.

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Close-Up

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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.

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Tracking Shot

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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.

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Extreme Wide Shot

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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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