Cinematography: Camera Shots, Camera Angles, Camera Movements Ms. Garcia Media Technology

Camera Shots Long Shot (LS) Establishing Shot (EST) Medium Shot (MS) Close-up (CU) Extreme Close-up (ECU) Cutaway (CA) Reaction Shot (RS)

Long Shot (LS) The subject is barely visible, and the emphasis is on placing the subject in the background where it exists.

Establishing Shot (EST) This shot sets up the context of the scene. It helps indicate location, time period, etc…

Medium Shot (MS) Shows some part of the subject in more detail, while still showing some of the background.

Close-up (CU) Part of the subject (usually the face) takes up the whole frame.

Extreme Close-up (ECU) Shows extreme detail, emphasizes a small part of the subject.

Cutaway (CA) A cutaway shot cuts away to something other than the current action, but that still adds information to the story (ie: a picture of a document or photo, etc…)

Reaction Shot (RC) A shot that cuts away from the main action to show another character’s reaction to it. It usually shows some sort of emotion.

Camera Angles Bird’s Eye View High Angle Straight Angle Low Angle Dutch Angle

Bird’s Eye View The camera is DIRECTLY overhead looking down at the top of the subject.

High Angle This is not to be confused with the bird’s eye, but they are close. This is when you are looking down at something from high up. It is used to create the effect that the subject is smaller than it really is.

Low Angle This is the opposite of the high angle. You are looking up at something from down low. This is used to make the subject appear giant or more intimidating than it is.

Straight Angle / Eye Level This shot is taken at eye level. This shows equality among the subjects.

Dutch Angle This is where the camera is purposely held lopsided. It is used to give a dreamlike, frantic, or sometimes disorienting feel to a shot.

Camera Movement Pan- Camera action moves from side to side Tilt- Camera action moves up and down Zoom- Digital process in camera; don’t do it; it looks unprofessional and cheesy

Sources http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/cinematography-intro-camera-angles-shots