Camera Shot Flashcards

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How many types?

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5;

  • extreme close-up
  • close-up
  • medium shot
  • long shot
  • extreme long shot
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Extreme close-up

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Shows a very small part of the image

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Close-up

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It shows slightly more detail, it can be the whole face, flower etc

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Medium shot

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There is slightly more detail in the background
A person can be seen from the waist up
When there is more than one person, you only see their heads and shoulders
They show the character within their setting

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Long shot

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This is a picture of the whole subject with a fair amount of detail
The full person is show within their setting
A great deal more detail can be determined but less close detail

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Extreme long-shot

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A great deal of information is shown
Very little detail can be discerned as the objects in the picture are too far away
Often used in films to set the scene

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