Video Shooting Basics
Candace Lee Egan

Camera Shots


Wide Shot
Description:Shows whole body or space.
Purposes: Establish scene or setting, allow room for action.
Wide Shot
Wide Shot

Medium Wide Shot
Description: Shows most of body or space.
Purposes: Allows room for movement and other subjects to enter frame.
Medium Wide Shot

Medium Shot
Description: Shows subject from waist up.
Purposes: Allows connection with subject while providing room for gestures. Most frequently used shot.
Medium Shot


Bust Shot
 Description: Shows subject from mid-chest area up.
Purposes: Provides intimate view of subject, focuses attention on face.

 

Bust Shot

Medium Close Up
 Description: Shows part of subject.
Purposes: Focuses attention to details.
Medium Close Up

Close Up
Description: Shows enlarged view of part of subject.
Purposes: Draws attention to details and adds emotion.
Close Up

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