Ultimate Guide To Types of Camera Shots and Angles in Film (50+ Types)

16:58, 18/02/2022 Ultimate Guide to Types of Camera Shots and Angles in Film [50+ Types]
C I N E M ATO G R A P H Y DIRECTING
The Ultimate Guide to Camera

Shots (50+ Types of Shots and
Angles in Film)
By StudioBinder on September 13, 2020
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
01 Camera Shot Size
02 Camera Framing
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03 Camera Shot Focus
04 Camera Angles
05 Camera Movement
06 Shot Mechanisms
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CAMERA SHOTS
T HE D I F F E REN T T YPE S O F C A MERA SH O T S
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CAMERA SHOT DEFINITION
What is a camera shot?
A camera shot is composed of the series of frames that are shot uninterrupted
from the moment the camera starts rolling until it stops. Camera shots are an
essential aspect of filmmaking and video productions, because by combining
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able to emphasize specific emotions, ideas and movement for each scene.
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Below you'll find a shot size cheatsheet to see exactly how different shot sizes will look
on screen, and how to differentiate the various shot sizes:
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At the bottom of this section we provide a link to a PDF shot list that has examples of
each shot sized used in popular films and television shows.
Okay, onto shot sizes! This video breaks down the essential shot sizes — from
establishing shots all the way to extreme close-ups.
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1. Extreme Wide Shot (ELS)

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3. Full Shot (FS)

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5. Cowboy Shot
6. Medium Shot (MS)
7. Medium Close Up (MCU)
8. Close Up (CU)
9. Extreme Close Up (ECU)
10. Establishing Shot
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Extreme Long Shot (ELS) or Extreme Wide Shot

(EWS)
An extreme long shot (or extreme wide shot) make your subject appear small against
their location. You can use an extreme long shot to make your subject feel distant or
unfamiliar.
Take a look at this extreme wide shot from one of the best action movies Mad Max:
Fury Road:
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(EWS) Extreme Wide Shot Example in Mad Max: Fury Road
It can also make your subject feel overwhelmed by its location. Of all the various
camera shots out there, consider using the extreme long shot when you need to
emphasize the location or isolation.
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TYPES OF SHOT SIZES
Long Shot (LS) or Wide Shot (WS)

The long shot (also known as a wide shot, abbreviated “WS”) is the same idea, but a bit
closer. If your subject is a person then his or her whole body will be in view — but not
filling the shot. Here's an example of the wide shot size from one of the best 2015
movies
The Martian:
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(WS) Wide Shot Example in The Martian
In other words, there should be a good deal of space above and below your subject. Use
a long shot (or wide shot) to keep your subject in plain view amidst grander
surroundings.
The wide shot also lets us see the beautiful background imagery, as well as the
onlookers which will make any big moment more cinematic.
Of the many camera shots, a long shot gives us a better idea of the scene setting, and
gives us a better idea of how the character fits into the area.
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Full Shot (FS)

Now let's talk about camera shots that let your subject fill the frame while keeping
emphasis on scenery.
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This full shot from one of the best Quentin Tarantino movies
Django Unchained is also
a tracking shot — meaning there is camera movement featured throughout the shot. In
this particular case, the camera slowly moves (or tracks) towards Django. So,
technically, this shot begins in a wide shot, moves to full shot (seen above), and
eventually ends in a cowboy shot.
Of all the different types of camera shots in film, full shots can be used to feature
multiple characters in a single shot, like this full shot size example from
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy:
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Wide Shots Guide →

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Establishing Shots Guide →
How to Make a Shot List →
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Medium Wide Shot (MWS)

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the knees up. It splits the difference between a full shot and a medium shot. Here's an
example of the medium wide shot size from one of the best crime movies, The Usual
Suspects:
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You can always frame camera shots from any angle as well, so don't be afraid to think
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Cowboy Shot (CS)

A variation on this is the Cowboy Shot, which frames the subject from roughly mid-
thighs up. It’s called a “cowboy shot” because it is used in Westerns to frame a
gunslinger’s gun or holster on his hip. Here's an example of the cowboy shot size from
one of the best movies of 2017
Wonder Woman:
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(CS) Cowboy Shot Camera Shot in Wonder Woman
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(CS) Cowboy Shot Example in The King’s Speech
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Medium Shot (MS)

Let's move onto camera shots that reveal your subject in more detail.
The medium shot is one of the most common camera shots. It's similar to the cowboy
shot above, but frames from roughly the waist up and through the torso. So it
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(MS) Medium Shot Example in X-Men: Days of Future Past
Medium shots may seem like the most standard camera shot around, but every shot
size you choose will have an effect on the viewer. A medium shot can often be used as a
buffer shot for dialogue scenes that have an important moment later that will be shown
in a close-up shot.
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If you don't use all of the different types of camera shots in film, how can you signal
anything to your viewer without shot size contrast.
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Medium Close Up Shot (MCU)

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The medium close-up frames your subject from roughly the chest up. So it typically

favors the face, but still keeps the subject somewhat distant.
Here's an example of the medium close-up shot size from one of the Coen Brothers’
masterpieces No Country for Old Men:
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Close Up (CU)
You know it’s time for a close-up shot when you want to reveal a subject’s emotions and
reactions. The close-up camera shot fills your frame with a part of your subject. If your
subject is a person, it is often their face. Here's an example of the close-up shot size:
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(CU) Close-Up Shot Example in The Usual Suspects
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Extreme Close Up (ECU)

An extreme close-up is the most you can fill a frame with your subject. It often shows
eyes, mouth and gun triggers. In extreme close-up shots, smaller objects get great detail
and are the focal point.
Use an ECU to emphasize a specific feature of your subject:
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(ECU) Extreme Close-Up Camera Shot Example in X-Men: First Class
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(ECU) Extreme Close-Up Example in Black Swan
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Extreme close-ups can be used in many different film genres, which includes comedy as
well. Here's an ECU example:
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ESTABLISHING SHOTS
It all starts with an establishing shot

An establishing shot is a shot at the head of a scene that clearly shows us the location of
the action. This shot often follows an aerial shot and is used to show where everything
will happen.
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Consider the following examples:
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We cover a lot of shot specs in this post, but don't worry. You don't need to memorize
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This allows you to focus on creativity rather than spending effort attempting to recall
shot jargon or retyping acronyms 5000 times.
TYPES OF CAMERA SHOTS — THE SHOT SIZE
Camera Shot Size Summary

How you choose to frame your subject will have a specific impact. How close or far your
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feel about it (or them).
Your subject will appear smallest in a long shot (or wide shot). They will be larger in a
medium shot and largest in a close-up shot.
Here is a shot list with every shot size organized from wide to near:
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Types of Camera Shot Sizes • Shot Listed in StudioBinder
You can create a PDF of this shot list to print or store digitally.
Think about familiarity when you consider your subject’s size in your camera shots. It’s
like meeting someone for the first time. You might shake hands or talk about the
weather, but odds are you’ll stay at a relative distance. That’s because you haven’t built
any familiarity yet.
Shot size is the building block for choosing camera shots, but you’ll also need to
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consider how framing, focus and movement can add deeper meaning to your shots.
consider how framing, focus and movement can add deeper meaning to your shots.
Read on to explore creative shot combinations.
Specific camera movements matter too. Are you going to rack focus while completing a
dolly move? Or maybe it’s just a traditional two shot on sticks? You want to capture all
these details when shot listing.
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Types of Camera Shot Framing

WORKING WITH SUBJECTS IN THE FRAME
1. Single Shot
2. Two Shot
3. Three Shot
4. Over-the-Shoulder Shot (OTS)
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For filmmakers and videographers, a major consideration for framing is the number of
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CAMERA SHOT FRAMING DEFINITION
What is camera shot framing?
Camera shot framing is the art and science of placing subjects in your shots.
Camera shots are all about composition. Rather than pointing the camera at the
subject, you need to compose an image.
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Based on how you plan to position your subjects, you'll need to adjust your
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camerawork. You'll want to capture your framing details on a shot list well before you
arrive on set. That way you have a clear idea for the scene and can communicate your
vision with ease.
That's not to say that things may not change the day of the shoot. But, having a shot list
at the ready showcases that the director and DP have done their homework and are well
prepared.
This video is a quick rundown of all the types of shot framing, how they work, and when
you might consider using them in your next project.
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Here is a shot list showcasing all the types of shot framing that you can download
and use as a reference the next time you sit down to shot list:
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Single Shot
When your shot captures one subject it’s known as a single shot:
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Type of camera shots example: Single Shot in Iron Man

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The reason is because you can have an over-the-shoulder single, also known as a "dirty
single" that technically has more than one person in the frame, but the character in the
foreground isn't featured:
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Type of camera shots example: Over-The-Shoulder Shot in Armageddon
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A two-shot is a camera shot with two characters featured in the frame:
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Type of shot example: 2-Shot in The Matrix Reloaded

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Two shots are often really useful for allowing performances to play out in a single take,
which can be especially useful for comedy.
CAMERA SHOT FRAMING IN MOVIES
Three Shot or 3-Shot
A three-shot features three characters in the frame:
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Type of shot example: 3-Shot in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
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Three shots are really important in adventure films, or really any film that has a group
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of characters, because it is an enormous time drain to shoot 3 singles just to show every
character, not to mention jarring.
Two Shots Camera Shot Guide →
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Over-The-Shoulder Shot (OTS)
Another element of camera shots to consider is the perspective of the shot. An over-the-
shoulder shot shows your subject from behind the shoulder of another character.
Because it emulates perspective, it’s common in conversation scenes.
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(OTS) Over-The-Shoulder Shot Example in Westworld
Over-the-shoulder shots can help to provide orientation, and connect the characters on
an emotional level. Here's our breakdown of the Westworld scene and how OTS shots
work so effortlessly.
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Over-The-Hip Shot (OTH)
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character's hip in the foreground, and the focus subject in the plane of acceptable
focus.
Here's an example of an over-the-hip shot from one of the best Steven Spielberg movies
Minority Report:
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Point of View Shot (POV)

Now let's talk about choosing camera shots that show the point-of-view (or POV) of one
of your characters.
A POV shot is a camera shot that shows the viewer exactly what that character sees.
This transports the audience into that character and there is no more literal example of
this than Being John Malkovich:
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A point of view shot (POV) is generally sandwiched between two other shots, a
technique called shot-reverse shot:
1. A camera shot of a character looking at something

2. Cut to your (POV) point of view camera shot
3. A camera shot showing the character's reaction
A point of view shot shows us exactly what the character sees, and we get to understand
what's generating the character's reaction.
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CAMERA FOCUS
T HE VI E WER' S PO IN T O F AT T EN T IO N
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Cinema and television give the director an uncanny ability to control the audience's
vision. You can shift and change points of view as people learn new information, move
locations, or switch perspectives.
DEPTH OF FIELD DEFINITION

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What is depth of field?
Depth of field (DOF) is the term used to describe the size of the area in your
image where objects appear acceptably sharp. The area in question is known as
the field, and the size (in z-space) of that area is the depth of that field.
The center most point of the field is known as the point of focus. The

imaginary two dimensional plane that extends from that point is known as
the plane of focus. And any part of your image that falls directly on this plane
is officially in focus.
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Filmmakers often want to direct attention around different parts of the scene. To do
this, you need to decide on the angle of shot, camera movements, and any special
equipment needed to pull it off.
CAMERA SHOTS FOCUS TYPES
Rack Focus vs. Focus Pull

Manipulating focus is another way of communicating with your camera shots. The vast
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majority of films you watch will keep their subjects in focus 95% of the time with the
majority of films you watch will keep their subjects in focus 95% of the time, with the
odd slip up here and there.
The first assistant cameraman (or “First AC”) will pull focus to make sure that the
subject stays within the acceptable focus range while they move to various depths
within the frame.
A rack focus is an emphasized focus pull, where the acceptable focus range is
intentionally shifted from one subject to another. This is an aggressive use of focus as a
story telling device:
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Focus Pull = Passive vs. Rack Focus = Aggressive
Now, this doesn't mean that pulling focus is easy, and in fact it is much harder to
maintain focus by making micro adjustments vs setting up a rack focus on a set mark.
It's just a matter of the viewer taking notice.
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Shallow Focus Shot (Shallow DOF)

In shallow focus shots, your subject is in crisp focus while the foreground and
background scenery is out of focus. This limits your depth of field to create emphasis on
your subject.
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Film Shot Types: Two-shot + Shallow Depth of Field Example in The Social Network
Here's another shallow focus shot example:
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In a deep focus shot, everything in your frame is in focus. This is when you need your
audience to feel the scenery or particular scene elements.
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Film Shot Types: Deep focus staging shows two forces collide in Detroit
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A tilt-shift lens rotates perspective within the lens and emulates selective focus. It can
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Film Shots Example: A tilt-shift lens captures a trippy bar mitzvah in A Serious Man
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Here's another tilt-shift shot example from The Assassination of Jesse James by the
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Soft focus
Whereas deep focus keeps everything in focus, and shallow focus keeps something in
focus, soft focus shots keep nothing in 100% sharp focus. This is caused by either a flaw
in the lens itself or through special filters.
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TWO PLANES OF CAMERA FOCUS
Split Diopter
A split diopter is an additional lens element that allows for two simultaneous focal
lengths. In other words, you can achieve shallow focus in the foreground AND in the
background, while the middle ground remains out of focus.
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ADJ US T I NG CA ME RA H EIG H T F O R IMPACT
Types of Camera Shot Angles

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Adjusting camera height for impact
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It's not enough to just understand shot size. Camera angles, and degree of those angles,
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CAMERA SHOT ANGLE DEFINITION
What is camera shot angle?
The camera shot angle is used to specify the location where the camera is
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Ultimate Guide to Camera Angles • Subscribe on YouTube
For a downloadable "cheatsheet," here is a shot list with the different types of camera
shot angles:
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In this section we'll cover all the different types of camera angles in film and provide
you with plenty of camera angle examples:
TYPES OF CAMERA ANGLES
Eye Level Shot

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First, consider the most common height: the eye level shot. When your subject is at eye-
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Types of Angles: Eye Level Shot Example in Forrest Gump
Here's another eye level shot example from one of the best Tim Burton movies Alice in
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Low Angle Shot

A low angle shot frames the subject from a low camera height looking up at them.
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Types of Angles: Low Angle Shot Example in The Empire Strikes Back
TYPES OF ANGLES: HIGH ANGLE SHOT EXAMPLE
High Angle Shot

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Here's an example of a high angle shot from one of the best romantic movies
The
Princess Bride:
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Film Shots Examples: High Angle Shot in The Princess Bride
Eye Level Shot Guide →
Low Angle Shot Guide →
High Angle Shot Guide →

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Hip Level Shot

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Types of Camera Angles: Hip Level Shot Example in Reservoir Dogs

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Here's another hip level shot example from one of the best romantic comedies
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Types of Angles: Hip Level Shot Example in Punch-Drunk Love
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Knee Level Shot

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Shot Types: Knee Level Shot in Home Alone
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Types of Camera Shot Angles: Knee Level Shot Example in Revenge of the Sith
TYPES OF SHOT ANGLES IN MOVIES
Ground Level Shot

A ground level shot is when your camera’s height is on ground level with your subject.
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Types of Angles: Ground Level Shot Example in Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi
Here's another ground level shot example:
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Shot Types: Ground Level Shot Example in Black Swan
Here's another ground level shot example from one of many Stanley Kubrick's
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Types of Angles: Ground Level Shot Example in Full Metal Jacket
TYPES OF CAMERA ANGLES IN FILM
Shoulder Level Shot

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Types of Camera Shot Angles: Shoulder Level Shot in Black Panther
A shoulder level shot can maximize the feeling of superiority when paired with a low
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Types of Camera Angles: Shoulder Level Shot Example in No Country For Old Men
TYPES OF SHOTS IN FILM
Dutch Angle or Dutch Tilt Shot

For a dutch angle (dutch tilt), the camera is slanted to one side. With the horizon lines
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An overhead shot is from way up high, looking down on your subject and a good
amount of the scenery surrounding him or her. This can create a great sense of scale
and movement.
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Types of Angles: Overhead Shot Example in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
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Types of Camera Shot Angles: Aerial Shot Example in Blade Runner
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is now within reach of almost any production, all thanks to the "rise" of drones (and
Sky-net).
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Aerial Shots Guide →
Overhead Shots Guide →
Dutch Angle Shots Guide →
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MEA NI N G T HRO U G H MO T IO N
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Types of Camera Movement

MEANING THROUGH MOTION
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What is camera movement?
Camera movement is a powerful filmmaking tool employed to modify the

relationship between the subject and the camera frame, with the goal of
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Camera moves set auteur directors out from the pack and wind up defining their visual
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from scene to scene?
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Fimmaking Techniques: Camera Movement • Subscribe on YouTube
TYPES OF SHOTS IN FILM
Static Shot or Fixed Shot
When there’s no movement (i.e. locked camera aim) it’s called a static shot. These
camera shots emphasize the appearance and movement of your subject against its
environment, and are predominantly captured by being placed on a tripod or a dolly
that remains static during the shot.
Static shots work well in every genre, but they're nice for comedy because the actor’s
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performance and dialogue is often the focus.
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A dolly shot is where the camera is affixed to a mechanism called a dolly, which is a
specialized push-cart built to handle heavy cinema cameras. A dolly will often have
areas to attach seats for the camera operator and assistant camera operators to pull
focus and control the camera.
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Types of Shots in Film: Chapman Dolly UK
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length of the zoom lens.
A good way to remember this is that the camera does not zoom, but rather the lens
zooms. Now, your iPhone might be able to do a "digital zoom" which is actually just
reducing the image quality by moving in on an already captured image which is a huge
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Film Shots Examples: Quentin Tarantino's Zoom Shot

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Film Shots Examples: Zoom Shot in The Shining
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Dolly/Zoom Shot or Vertigo Shot

A dolly/zoom shot is where the camera position and focal length of the lens are
simultaneously altered to create a warping effect.
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TYPES OF CAMERA SHOTS BY MOVEMENT
Camera Pan Shot

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Camera Pan Shot Example in Munich

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Camera Tilt Shot Example in The Grand Budapest Hotel
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Wes Anderson uses the swish pans and tilts extensively in The Grand Budapest Hotel
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A tracking shot moves with your subject. Sometimes it follows behind or beside them
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Here is one of the earliest tracking shot examples:
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Crab Shot Example in Oldboy
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Camera mechanisms is a fancy way of saying camera equipment. Want your camera to
glide along a slider? Pushed on a dolly? Swooping with a jib arm? Hovering with a
gimbal?
Depending on the gear you use, the feeling of a shot can dramatically change. This is
why you'll need to give the mechanism some thought when shot listing. Just remember,
camera mechanisms don't just affect the look and feel of a shot, but also your budget,
and prep time on set.
Technocranes don't come cheap. And setup time could put your set in a holding pattern
if you don't schedule carefully. So, choose your camera mechanisms carefully when you
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Type of Camera Mechanisms

UNDERSTANDING GEAR REQUIREMENTS
1. Sticks / Tripod
2. Slider Shot
3. Handheld Shot
4. Steadicam Shot
5. Gimbal Shot
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8. Drone Shot
9. Wire Shot
TYPES OF CAMERA MECHANISMS IN FILM
1. Sticks / Tripod Shot

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TYPES OF MECHANISMS IN FILM
2. Camera Slider Shot

A slider is a piece of equipment that “slides” your camera on a vertical or horizontal
axis. It’s sort of like a dolly mounted on a tripod that creates smooth, sweeping camera
moves.
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You can also use a slider with a tripod head to mimic a jib shot, but you want to be
careful not to let the weight become unbalanced.
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Camera Slider into Camera Jib

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TYPES OF CAMERA SHOTS BY MECHANISMS
4. Steadicam Shots
A Steadycam shot uses a camera stabilizing device that attaches to the camera operator.
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It uses a counterbalancing system for smooth and stable camera moves.
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Steadycam is the broad name for this camera mechanism, while the Tiffen Steadicam
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Steadycam Shot Example in Goodfellas
3-AXIS GIMBAL EXAMPLE
5. Camera Gimbal Shot

Gimbals are another camera stabilizing device that use motorized gyroscopes to reduce
friction. It is more compact than a Steadicam and completely handheld. This allows it
to fit through tight spaces.
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TECHNOCRANE SHOTS EXAMPLE
6. Camera Crane Shots

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A jib is a crane device that sweeps the camera up and over a setting. A jib is similar a
crane, but with more limited range and movement. It's compact and utilizes counter-
weights.
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Drone Shot Example in Skyfall
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9. Camera Wire Shots

In this shot, the camera moves on a cable or wire for deliberate, smooth moves. Like
drones, wires get much closer to the action than helicopters. These are often used in
live concerts and sporting events.
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The Ultimate Guide to Camera

Step-by-step guide to making a shot list

01 Camera Shot Size

03 Camera Shot Focus

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CAMERA SHOT DEFINITION

What is a camera shot?

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Camera Shot Size Overview 0

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Types of camera shots by size

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Shot Sizes Explained • Subscribe on YouTube

1. Extreme Wide Shot (ELS)

3. Full Shot (FS)

Extreme Long Shot (ELS) or Extreme Wide Shot

(EWS) Extreme Wide Shot Example in Mad Max: Fury Road

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TYPES OF SHOT SIZES

Long Shot (LS) or Wide Shot (WS)

(WS) Wide Shot Example in The Martian

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TYPES OF CAMERA SHOTS

Full Shot (FS)

(FS) Full Shot Example in Django Unchained0

(FS) Full Shot Example in Guardians of the Galaxy

Wide Shots Guide →

Establishing Shots Guide →

How to Make a Shot List →

TYPES OF CAMERA SHOT SIZES

Medium Wide Shot (MWS)

(MWS) Medium Wide Camera Shot Example in The Usual Suspects

TYPES OF CAMERA SHOTS

Cowboy Shot (CS)

cowboys, and it's also a "three shot":

(CS) Cowboy Shot Example in The King’s Speech

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TYPES OF SHOTS BY SHOT SIZE

Medium Shot (MS)

(MS) Medium Shot Example in X-Men: Days of Future Past

Cowboy Shots Guide →

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Medium Close Up Shot (MCU)

The medium close-up frames your subject from roughly the chest up. So it typically

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TYPES OF CAMERA SHOT SIZES

Extreme Close Up (ECU)

Use an ECU to emphasize a specific feature of your subject:

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like in one of his best films

(ECU) Extreme Close-Up Example in Black Swan

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Medium Close-Up Shots Guide →

Extreme Close-Up Shots Guide →

It all starts with an establishing shot

Consider the following examples:

Type of camera shots: Shooting Great Establishing Shots • Subscribe on YouTube

listed as checkboxes for easy selection.

TYPES OF CAMERA SHOTS — THE SHOT SIZE

Camera Shot Size Summary