Shot Types Faris Khan

Extreme Wide Shot

• The view is so far from the subject that they aren’t visible. It is often used as an establishing shot, providing an initial context for a film .

Wide Shot

• The subject takes up the full from, showing their full body from head to toe. This provides a basic viewing of a subject. Normally, it shows the character(s) costume and location.

Mid Shot

• Shows some part of the subject in more detail. From the waist upwards.

Medium Close Up

• This is halfway between a mid shot and a close up. It shows the subject from their chest upwards.

Close Up

• A certain part of the subject takes up the whole frame.

Extreme Close Up

• The ECU shows extreme detail. Usually, the subjects eyes and nose, to emphasise emotions.