Film Terms

Camera Shots and Definitions

Establishing Shot

A wide shot giving an overview of the scene so the action and setting is shown

Close up

A detail shot, part of a face

Two shot

A shot where two people are shown

Over the shoulder (OV)

Often used in dialogue scenes to highlight faces

Low angle shot

a shot in which the subject is filmed directly from below and the camera points up at the action, to make the subject appear larger, more formidable and menacing, or perhaps tall and regal.

Reaction shot

A persons reaction to a previous scene

Cut away

A shot that turns briefly from the main action.

Long shot

Shows the entire scene where the action takes place

Wide shot

Broad angle view, increases the sense of depth and distance.

High angle shot

Where the subject is filmed from above,often to make the subject small, weak and vulnerable.

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