Film Studies - Camera Shots
As part of my film studies class I reviewed all the different techniques involved in editing from the early days of movie production to the present day. I covered all the different camera shots used in film production and how different shots can convey certain emotions and feelings.
1. EWS (extreme wide shot) This is a wide camera shot and generally used to set the scene of the film.
2. WS (wide shot) A wide shot takes in a lot of the environment and can include the actor/ actress.
3. MS (mid shot) A mid shot is generally used to show the subject from the waist up while taking in some of the environment. It is often known as the cowboy shot in westerns.
4. MCU (medium close up) A medium close up is a shows the subject half way between a close up shot and mcu. Less of the environment is included and focuses more on the subject.
5. CU (close up) A close up shot is used to convey expression in the face of the subject. It is a very effective way of showing emotions from the subject.
6. ECU (extreme close up) An extreme close up generally focus on the eyes of the subject. This shot is used widely in horror movies to show extreme fear and emotion in the eyes of the subject.
7. Cut-In. This shot is used to show something other than the main point in the film. For example a cut-in maybe used to focus on concealed murder weapon or something secretive.
8. CA (cut away) A cut away shot is used generally to show something other than the subject within the film. It can be used to show something other than the main plot.
9. Two-shot. A two (or more) shot can be used to show more than one specific subject in the shot.
10. OSS (over the shoulder shot) This shot is often used to convey a dialogue between two subjects.
11. Noddy shot. This shot generally contains one subject nodding to the camera to give the impression that he/she is listening.
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