1. Types of Camera Shots How are frames used in films?

2. Example of Extreme Wide Shot

3. Panoramic/Extreme Wide Shot the view is so far from the subject that s/he isn't even visible. The point of this shot is to show the subject's surroundings. the view is so far from the subject that s/he isn't even visible. The point of this shot is to show the subject's surroundings. The EWS is often used as an "establishing shot" - the first shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place. The EWS is often used as an "establishing shot" - the first shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place. The EWS is also known as an extra long shot or extreme long shot (acronym XLS). The EWS is also known as an extra long shot or extreme long shot (acronym XLS).

4. LONG SHOT

5. Ground based panoramic shot Ground based panoramic shot It is much closer to the subject than an extreme wide shot. The emphasis is very much on placing the subject in his environment. It is much closer to the subject than an extreme wide shot. The emphasis is very much on placing the subject in his environment. extreme wide shot extreme wide shot It also allows plenty of room for action to take place, or for multiple subjects to appear on screen. It also allows plenty of room for action to take place, or for multiple subjects to appear on screen.

6. Example of Full/Wide Shot

7. Wide Shot Shows the whole objective/full body of the PERSON Shows the whole objective/full body of the PERSON In the wide shot the subject takes up the full frame. If the subject doesn't take up the whole width and height of the frame, the frame goes as close as possible without losing any part of the subject. In the wide shot the subject takes up the full frame. If the subject doesn't take up the whole width and height of the frame, the frame goes as close as possible without losing any part of the subject.

8. MEDIUM FULL SHOT It shows the top three quarters of the objective

9. KNEE SHOT It goes from the head all the way to the knees (includes knees) It goes from the head all the way to the knees (includes knees)

10. Example of Medium Shot It is from the waist(belt) on up

11. Medium Shot Medium Shot The mid shot shows some part of the subject in more detail, but shows enough for the audience to feel as if they were looking at the whole subject. The mid shot shows some part of the subject in more detail, but shows enough for the audience to feel as if they were looking at the whole subject. The mid shot is an approximation of how you would see a person if you were having a casual conversation. You wouldn't be paying any attention to their lower body, so that part of the picture is unnecessary. The mid shot is an approximation of how you would see a person if you were having a casual conversation. You wouldn't be paying any attention to their lower body, so that part of the picture is unnecessary. The MS is appropriate when the subject is speaking without too much emotion or intense concentration. The MS is appropriate when the subject is speaking without too much emotion or intense concentration. The mid shot allows room for hand gestures and a bit of movement. The mid shot allows room for hand gestures and a bit of movement.

12. Example of Medium close up shot

13. Medium Closeup It includes head and shoulders It includes head and shoulders The medium closeup is half way between a medium shot and a close up. This shot shows the face more clearly, without getting uncomfortably close. The medium closeup is half way between a medium shot and a close up. This shot shows the face more clearly, without getting uncomfortably close.medium shot close upmedium shot close up

14. Close up It is the face. It is the face.

15. Example of Extreme/big Close UP

16. Extreme / big Close UP It zooms in on a part of the face It zooms in on a part of the face The ECU (also known as XCU) gets right in and shows extreme detail. The ECU (also known as XCU) gets right in and shows extreme detail. You would normally need a specific reason to get this close. It is too close to show general reactions or emotion except in very dramatic scenes. You would normally need a specific reason to get this close. It is too close to show general reactions or emotion except in very dramatic scenes.

17. Example of Tight Close up or Cut In

18. Cut In Cut In refers to showing some part of the subject in detail. Cut In refers to showing some part of the subject in detail. Can be used purely as an edit point, or to emphasize emotion etc. For example, hand movements can show enthusiasm, agitation, nervousness, etc. Can be used purely as an edit point, or to emphasize emotion etc. For example, hand movements can show enthusiasm, agitation, nervousness, etc.