Shot types

Shot types

Wide Shot (+variants)

Wide shots Are used to get a whole scene in the lens, as well as the subject. The variants are very wide, and extreme wide shot. The extreme shot is used often as a shot to establish the scene, rather than focus on a subject, as it will be barely visible. The Very wide shot is to place the subject in the environment it is in.

Superman (1978)

Mid-shot

Mid shots get most of the subject in the shot, normally missing the lower section. It still fits the subject in the scene, but obviously less so than a wide shot.

Hunger games (2012)

Close up (and Extreme close up)

Close ups get the subject to take up most of the frame, but normally focus on their head. The extreme close-up focuses one distinct feature.

Harry potter (2001-2011)

Two-Shot

This shot is very similar to the mid-shot, but fits two people equally in the shot.

Star trek (2009)

Aerial Shot

Shots from the air, big surprise there. Normally used as an establishing shot to a new scene, say a city

Sound of Music (1995)

Dutch Tilt

This is similar to the close up, but can be set up like a medium shot. The difference here is that the camera is tilted. Can be used to show confusion.

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)