Cinematography
Extreme long shot/establishing shot:
This shot is usually outside. It establishes the time and location to the audience
Long shot:
This allows the audience to see the character from head to toe
It shows the relationship between the character and the environment they are in
Mid shot:
This enables the audience to see the character from waist up
This shot familiarizes the audience with the character because it shows more detail of the character
than a long shot
Two shot:
This shot has two characters in it
It shows the relationship between the two and the action that they are in involved in
Close up:
This shot shows the head and shoulders of the character
It allows the audience to see the character’s emotions.
Also, it can be used to show a significant object to the narrative
Extreme close up:
This shot draws the audience in
It is an intense shot as you can only see the character and no background or other characters
Extreme long shot/establishing shot:
This shot is usually outside. It establishes the time and location to the audience
Long shot:
This allows the audience to see the character from head to toe
It shows the relationship between the character and the environment they are in
Mid shot:
This enables the audience to see the character from waist up
This shot familiarizes the audience with the character because it shows more detail of the character
than a long shot
Two shot:
This shot has two characters in it
It shows the relationship between the two and the action that they are in involved in
Close up:
This shot shows the head and shoulders of the character
It allows the audience to see the character’s emotions.
Also, it can be used to show a significant object to the narrative
Extreme close up:
This shot draws the audience in
It is an intense shot as you can only see the character and no background or other characters
