Camera Shots

Question 1

Extreme Long Shot

Answer 1

Used to establish a scene, different setting or genre. Also used to signify a change of location - usually at the start of scenes.

Question 2

Long Shot

Answer 2

Used to establish character proximity within settings. Characters in settings usually seen full body with background still clear.

Question 3

Medium Shot/ Mid-Shot

Answer 3

Characters appear from waist to head and less of the location or surroundings included in the shot. Often used in conversations. Depicts proximity of characters.

Question 4

Medium Long Shot

Answer 4

Cuts characters off at their knees. Involves slightly more of the background.

Question 5

Medium Close Up Shot

Answer 5

To draw attention to characters head or shoulders.

Question 6

Two Shot

Answer 6

Shots with two characters. Commonly used to imply relationships or proximity between characters. Used in conversations.

Question 7

Close Up Shot

Answer 7

Used on characters or objects. The director’s aim is to draw attention to where they want the audience to look. Can reveal a lot about the character’s emotions in the scene.

Question 8

Extreme Close Up Shot

Answer 8

Depicts raw emotions of characters. Designed to make the audience feel discomfort in the scene. Can be seen and characters breaking the ‘fourth wall’/ directly addressing the audience as in they were in the scene.