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Shot types Homework

Updated: Oct 18, 2023


Shot Types


-ECU: ECU is a extreme close up shot which is used to capture small details. One example is that a ECU is used to show emotion on someone's face or a zoom in on an object.

-LS: The long shot is a type of shot which focuses on the character while simultaneously focusing on the environment. It is used to capture the environment along with the characters.


-Worm's eye: Worms eye is a close up shot where the camera is positioned to look up at the actor. This is done by positioning the camera in a low angle.


-Establishing shot: An establishing shot is a environmental shot which show the surroundings and the world-building. This shot is used to show the audience how the world looks like.


-Pull focus start: This type of shot is used to show how the focus changed from one place to another. This is often used for dramatic effect in movies.


Pull focus end: This type of shot to show how the focus moves and ends to one place to another. This is used to show details in scenes.


-Dutch angle: A type of shot which is used to create an uneasy feeling to the audience. This is by tilting the camera sideways and throwing off the balance.


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-Birds eye: Used to show a large amount of area along with the characters.


-Over the shoulder: To show how un aware the subject is from behind. Used to show the audience whats happing in the background while the actor/character is unaware of their surroundings.


-Over the shoulder reverse: Over the shoulder reverse is the opposite of Over the shoulder shot. This type of shot works in a way that we the audience would look at the main actor being aware of their surroundings and turning their back to face the other actor.



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