Task 5 – Shot types
1) Extreme wide shot (EWS) So far away from subject, not visible, usually establishing shot at the start of the film.
2) Very wide shot (VWS) Subject is visible berly, but placing the subject in its environment. Also an establishing shot
3) Wide shot (WS)- shot of the subject e.g. main person. Shot of the entire body, with a bit on the top and on the bottom.
4) Mid shot (MS) – shot of the person waist above usually, to show the audience the subject but still have them thinking they are looking at the whole thing.
5) Medium closeup (MC) - half way between a MS and a CU. This shot shows the face more clearly, but not too close.
6) Close up (CU) – Usually of whole face, to show detail and emotion. Makes the viwer drawn to the person.
7) Extreme close up (ECU) – very close for specific reasons, usually of a persons face.
Cutaway (CA) – Shot of something different, usually relevant to main person or action in scene.
9) Cut in (CI) – Similar to Cutaway
10) Two shot – MS of two people, usually above waist, in frame.
11) Over the shoulder shot (OSS) – Shot to show persons point of view.
12) Noddy shot – Nodding shot, usually used in interviews. Shown to show listening and reactions.
13) Point of view shot (POV) – Shows what the subject person is seeing.
14) Weather shots – to show the weather if its relevant, can be a establishing shot.