This shot shows a subject from head to toe and is often used to show movement or the relationship between the subject and their surroundings.
Wide Shot
He plays Iron Man in the MCU.
Robert Downey Jr.
She accidentally freezes her kingdom and sings “Let It Go.”
Elsa
These movies are meant to make you laugh with silly or funny situations.
Comedy
A cowboy doll gets jealous of a space ranger toy in this Pixar classic.
Toy Story
This shot frames a subject from about the chest up and is commonly used for dialogue scenes.
Medium Close-Up
She starred as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films.
Emma Watson
A young lion who must reclaim his kingdom after the death of his father.
Harry Potter
These movies are filled with excitement, stunts, and often include heroes saving the day.
Action
Four siblings walk through a wardrobe and discover a magical world.
Narnia
This shot tightly frames a subject’s face, focusing on their emotions.
Close-Up
He plays Maui in Moana and is also known for wrestling.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson
He’s a friendly ghost who wants to make friends, not scare people.
Casper
These movies tell stories set in the future or space, often with aliens, robots, or cool technology.
What is Sci-Fi
A boy gets left home alone at Christmas and sets booby traps to stop burglars.
Home Alone
This shot zooms in on a very small detail, like just the eyes or a hand turning a doorknob.
Extreme Close-Up
He plays Spider-Man in the Marvel movies like No Way Home.
Tom Holland
He’s a grumpy green ogre who lives in a swamp and has a donkey as a best friend.
Shrek
These movies are often magical or imaginary, with creatures like dragons, witches, or wizards.
Fantasy
Two best friends build a time machine out of a DeLorean and accidentally travel to 1955.
Back to the Future
This shot is used at the beginning of a scene to show the setting and location before cutting to characters.
Establishing Shot
He voiced Woody in Toy Story and starred in Forrest Gump.
Tom Hanks
The wise headmaster of Hogwarts with a long beard and half-moon glasses.
Dumbledor
This kind of movie is all about growing up, discovering who you are, and going through big changes.
Coming-of-Age
A group of kids finds a treasure map in their attic and sets off on a wild underground adventure.
Goonies