Video Camera shots

 A camera shot is the amount of space that is seen in one shot or frame. A camera or film shot refers to the framing of the scene, or, in other words, what is visible on screen. The type of camera shot most often relates to the size or placement of the subject within the frame

Camera shots are used to demonstrate different aspects of a film's setting, characters and themes. As a result, camera shots are very important in shaping meaning in a film. 

AN EXTREME LONG SHOT  

An extreme long shot contains a large amount of landscape. It is often used at the beginning of a scene or a film to establish general location(setting). This is also known as an establishing shot.

An extreme long shot is often used to establish context and setting at the start of a film or a new scene. When used in this context, an extreme long shot can be described as an ‘establishing shot’.

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A LONG SHOT 

A long shot contains landscape but gives the viewer a more specific idea of setting. It can also be called a wide shot. 

This generally shows the full length of any featured characters from the feet to the top of the head and is used to show a character in relation to their immediate surroundings. 

The shot enables us to see the characters interact through their body language, enabling the audience to draw conclusions about the characters.

 A FULL SHOT 

A full shot contains a complete view of the characters. From this shot, viewers can take in the costumes of characters and may also help to demonstrate the relationships between characters.   A full shot displays the character from head to toe, without showing much of his surroundings.  A full shot distances the character from the viewer both physically and psychologically. They carry less emotional weight, and therefore they are not the best choice during emotive scenes.

 

A MID SHOT /MEDIUM SHOTS 

The mid-shot or medium shot generally shows the character from the waist to the top of the head.  From this shot, viewers can see the characters' faces more clearly as well as their interaction with other characters. This is also known as a social shot.

 It enables the viewer to see facial expressions in combination with body language, to show emotion. For this reason, it is great for dialogue shots. 

 

Medium shots are the most common types of shots in the movies. The medium shot also encompasses two other famous shot types: the two-shot, with two actors facing the same screen direction, and the over-the-shoulder, showing a conversation in which, the actors sit or stand across from each other. To record medium shots, a normal lens will suffice.

 

A CLOSE-UP 

The close-up is often used to show a character from the top of the shoulders to the top of the head. It’s used for capturing a character’s facial expression, heightening emotions and building tension. It’s another great shot type for dialogue.

This enables viewers to understand the actor's emotions and also allows them to feel empathy for the character. In close-up shots, the subject dominates most of the frame, allowing very little observation on the locale of the scene. Close-ups are much more dramatic than long or medium shots. They are preferred when conveying someone’s emotion: this is also known as a personal shot.

 AN EXTREME CLOSE-UP 

An extreme close-up contains one part of a character's face or other object. This technique is quite common in horror films, particularly the example above. This type of shot creates an intense mood and provides interaction between the audience and the viewer.  It is used for emphasis, showing detail and, once again, heightening emotion. 

 

INSERT SHOTS. 

Insert shots are tight shots in which objects fill most of the frame. Even if inserts don’t reveal anything new, they are still welcome during the editing phase, as they smooth transitions between shots, often serving as a neutral shot that allows a breach of the 180-degree rule.

 What is a Point of View (POV) Shot?

A point of view shot is a film angle that shows what a character is looking at in the first person. In other words, the camera acts as the eyes of a character and the audience sees what they see. It is usually established by being positioned between a shot of a character looking at something, and a shot showing the character's reaction. 

Characteristics and Uses of a POV Shot:

• Often shot with a hand-held camera to accentuate the subjective perspective.
• It also allows other characters to bend (not break) the 4th wall by looking directly into the camera.

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