Shot Types
Framing
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What type of shot is this?
CLOSE UP
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How much Head Room should there be for a an Extreme Close-up shot?
None
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At what angle was this shot filmed?
High Angle
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What kind of shot is typically used to show expressions or emotion?
Close up
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What type of shot is this?
Medium
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What is Lead Room?
The space in front, and in the direction of, moving or stationary subjects. Well-composed shots leave space in the direction the subject is facing or moving.
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At what angle was this shot filmed?
Eye Level
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What type of shot is this?
Medium or "Cowboy"
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What type of shot is this?
Long or "Full"
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What is the "Rule of Thirds"?
Aligning the horizon, "points of interest" or subject with a "third" line will help with framing composition. It can also emphasize what you are trying to showcase in your shot.
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What is the term used to describe the movement of the camera when turning from left to right (or vice versa)?
Pan
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What kind of shot is this?
Long/Wide/Establishing
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What type of shot would you use to indicate the location of a scene?
Establishing Shot
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How can we improve the framing of this shot?
By allowing for more head room or moving the camera so the sun is not directly shining into the lens.
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What is the term used to describe moving the turning the camera from looking down to looking up (or vice versa)?
Tilt
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What type of shot is this?
Medium-Close up
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What is one type of shot that can be used to show a conversation between two people?
Over the shoulder
or
Two-shot
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Following the rule of thirds, how would I frame an establishing shot of a field?
By lining the frame up so that the horizon is on the lower third line. (to emphasize the top of the frame)
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What angle is sometimes used to convey a feeling of size, empowerment, intimidation, or importance?
Low angle
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How can we use different types of shots to make a film more engaging?
By using different kinds of shots!
