Camera Shots.

In every film or program a different range of camera shots are used to frame the subject, charcters and emotion that require specific attention. This includes:

Extreme Wide Shot (EWS) – Filming a very large area, subject isn’t visible because its so far away. Used mainly as an establihing shot.

Very Wide Shot (VWS) – Subject is visible but from very far away. Shows the surroundings.

Wide Shot (WS) – The subject takes up the entire frame.

Mid Shot (MS) – Shows some part of the subject in more detail.

Medium Close Up (MCU) – Half way between a mid shot and a close up.

Close Up (CU) – A particular part of the subject takes up the space of the frame.

Extreme Close Up (ECU) – Shows part of the subject in extreme detail.

Cutaway (CA) – A shot of something other than the current action.

Cut In – Shows some part of the subject in detail.

Two Shot – A shot of two people, similar to mid shot.

Over The Shoulder Shot (OSS) – Looking from behind the person at the subject.

Noddy Shot – Usually of an interviewer reacting to the subject.

Point Of View Shot (POV) – Shows a view from the subjects perspective.

Weather Shot – Subject is weather, usually sky. Can be other.

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