Cinematography- Camera Shots Flashcards
1
Q
Extreme Close-Up
A
- ECU
- Detailed shot of face or object
- Usually used to highlight feelings and action
2
Q
Big Close-Up
A
- BCU
* From mid-forehead to above chin
3
Q
Close-Up
A
- CU
- Just above head, full screen, often shoulders too
- Popular for expression shots and to identify objects
4
Q
Medium Close-Up
A
- MCU
- Bust/chest shot- cuts body at lower chest
- Very popular with interview shots, news reader etc.
5
Q
Medium Shot
A
- MS/Mid-shot
- Waist shot- cuts body just below the waist.
- Very popular with shots of more than one person
- Two people in one shot: Medium 2 Shot
6
Q
Medium Long Shot
A
- MLS
- Between full shot and medium shot
- Shows subject from knees up
- Often used in walking shots (although feet are usually out of shot).
7
Q
Long Shot / Wide Shot
A
- LS
- Person occupies 3/4 to 1/3 of screen
- Used when full body shots need to be covered
- Character more of a focus than ELS
- Dominated by the scenery
8
Q
Extreme Long Shot
A
- ELS
- Used to shows the subject from a distance, or the area in which the scene is taken place
- Full body with extra head room
- Often used as an establishing shot for a location
9
Q
Establishing Shot
A
- ES
- Usually used in an opening sequences
- Highlight location
- Set the scene of the action
