TECHNICAL CODES (Camera Shots)

Question 1

Also called extreme wide shots such as a large crowd scene or a view of scenery as far as the horizon.

Answer 1

Extreme Long Shot

Question 2

A view of a situation or setting from a distance

Answer 2

Wide/Long Shot

Question 3

A view of a figure’s entire body in order to show action and/or a constellation group of characters

Answer 3

Full shot

Question 4

Intermediate between full shot and medium shot shows subject from the knees up.

Answer 4

Medium Long Shot (a.k.a 3/4 Shot)

Question 5

Shows part of the in more detail, typically frames them from about waist up. This is a common shot seen in films, as it focuses on characters and still shows some environment.

Answer 5

Medium Shot

Question 6

Falls between a Medium shot and a Close-up, generally framing the subject from chest/shoulder up.

Answer 6

Medium Close Shot

Question 7

A full-screen shot of a subject face showing the finest nuances of expression.

Answer 7

Close-up shot

Question 8

A variant of a close-up, this shot frames the subject’s face from above the eyebrows to below the mouth.

Answer 8

Choker

Question 9

A shot of a hand, eye, mouth or any object in detail.

Answer 9

Extreme Close-up Shots