Camera Shot Terminology
SHOTS
There are 5 types of shots:
1. LS = Long Shot
-shows the total setting of the scene
-best used as the first shot of a scene to let the viewer know where the action is taking place
-used at the end of the scene to indicate that the action is going to take place somewhere else
2. MLS = Medium Long Shot
-whole person is shown
-must show feet
-used when running or action is taking place
3. MS = Medium Shot
-shows people from the waist up
-great for 2 people talking like on a newscast
4. CU = Close Up
-head shot with shoulders with little space above the head
-the classic portrait shot to show talking or basic reactions during conversations
5. ECU = Extreme Close Up
-to show extreme facial reactions
-cut off the top of hair to just below the chin
ANGLES
There are 2 types of angles:
6. LOW = Low Angle
-camera shoots from a low angle
-makes the subject look larger
-scan up a building, view from a victim
7. HIGH = High Angle
-camera shoots from a high angle
-makes the subject look smaller
-view from "killer's" eyes
Find the above 7 types of Camera Shots in the Wolf Scene from Stop-Motion Animation Film Fantastic Mr. Fox
MOTIONS
There are 5 types of motion:
8. PAN (left or right)
-camera pivots horizontally
-scan of a room
-scan of a tennis match
-conversation back and forth
9. TILT (up or down)
-camera pivots vertically on the tripod
-looks up a building
-scan up an imposing figure
-somebody drops something
10. DOLLY (in or out)
-camera rolls on a dolly or director walks the camera towards or away from the subject
-gives the feeling of movement to the viewer
-follow conversation, chase, etc.
11. TRUCK (left or right)
-camera rolls past the subject
-gives the feeling of movement different from a pan
12. ZOOM (in or out)
-camera uses lens to bring subject closer or further
Look for the above 5 types of motion shots using the Fantastic Mr. Fox Trailer
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