Different Shot Types

In our previous lesson, we learnt about the different types of shot sizes and shot angles. The different type of shot sizes we learnt about were: extreme long shot (XLS), Long shot (LS), mid long shot (MLS), mid shot (MS), mid-close up shot (MCU), close up (CU), extreme close up (XCU), two shot wide shot and over the shoulder shot and point of view shot (POV).

The shot angles we learnt about were: low angle, eye level, high angle, worms eye view, cantered shot, birds eye view.

Extreme Long Shot (XLS)
Extreme long shots are mostly used as establishing shots, however, we didn't have a wide lens camera to capture as much as we wanted. Extreme long shots are mostly at the beginning of the film or a video; establishing the surroundings; mainly the setting or the landscape. This is an example of a extreme long shot, me and my group had taken. In this image, you can't see much detail at all and none of her emotion.





Long Shot (LS)
A long shot, is a shot size which usually captures the body but not in detail, however more detail than an extreme long shot doesn't show as much detail. This also can be used when viewing a character further away, not giving much away about the character, but giving the audience a vivid image. It is mostly used in horror films, when a scary character appears only vividly. On the left, is an example of a long shot which was taken by me and my group.










Mid Long Shot (MS)
A mid long shot, is an example of shot size which captures the mid area of the character, and captures the face.This sort of shot size excludes the legs and focuses on the middle of the characters body and face. However you still see as much define detail but more than a long shot or extreme long shot. Its is like a mid shot but  shot slightly further away. Below, is an example of a mid long shot which shot in 'Eastenders':

Mid Shot (MS)
A mid shot, is an example of shot size which captures the mid area of the character, and captures the face.This sort of shot size excludes the legs and focuses on the middle of the characters body and face. In this shot, you still don't see as much more detail into the face and body than: a long shot, extreme long shot and a mid long shot. In films and TV, this can be used as a point of view shot, for like one character is talking to another. On the right, is an example of a mid shot which was taken by me and my group.

Close Up (CU)

A close up shot, is a shot size which is mostly used to capture, a characters emotions, empathy,suspense or even personality. A close up shot is usually a shot at an eye level angle, as well, so its like your viewing the character face to face. This isn't a shot that you wouldn't usually see in the beginning of a film, as it could to much away about a character, however, many films have broken this trends. below is an example of a close up image taken by me and my group: 

From this image above, you can see that this person is happy, from his facial expression, his smile. From longer shots, you wouldn't really be able to identify this.

Mid Close Up (MCU)
A mid close up shot, is a shot size which is mostly used to capture, a characters emotions, empathy,suspense or even personality. A mid close up shot is similar to a close up shot but your viewing the character a bit further away seeing more of their chest area. This isn't a shot that you wouldn't usually see in the beginning of a film, as it could to much away about a character, however, many films have broken this trends. To the left, is an example of a mid close up shot, which is from 'The Dark Knight':

Extreme Close Up

A extreme close up shot, is a shot size which is mostly used to capture, a characters emotions, empathy, suspense or even personality like a close up shot would. However, extreme captures more detail than a close up shot. This isn't a shot that you wouldn't usually see in the beginning of a film, as it could to much away about a character, however, many films have broken this trends. To the right, is an example of a close up image taken by me and my group: 

High Angle

A high angle shot is a shot size which mostly portrays the character as inferior. For example, when a teacher is telling of student, a high angle shot is usually used to show this inferiority and the characters emotion (partly). 

Low Angle
A low angle shot, is a shit size which mostly captures the top of the body and the face. In films and TV, this is a different times like when a character is looking at something (away from the camera), or talking to someone. Below is an example of a a low angle shot from one of my favourite films 'The Dark Knight':

This image clearly shows the power of Batman, just from the way he is percived in the image, due to the angle it is shot at.

Birds Eye View
A birds eye view shot, is a shot angle mostly captures the top of the characters head, and vividly, the body and legs. In films and TV, birds eye view is usually used for chasing, car chasing, and for just viewing people walking along a street. To the right, is an example of a birds eye view shot, taken by me, and my group:














Point Of View
A point of view shot, is a shot from the perspective of the characters view, what the character sees. You are virtually the characters eyes. In films and TV, you there a specific shots using point if view, however there are films that are all the way through the film, from the perspective of one character. to the left, is an example of a point of view shot: 











Worms Eye View
A worms eye view shot, is a shot angle which is mostly used to capture most of the whole body, as we perceive it as above us, portraying the superiority of the character. In films and TV, this shot usually, used when a human (the character) is looking at something much bigger such as a massive monster. To the right is an example of a worms eye view shot from 'The Adventures Of Tin Tin': 


Canted Shot
A canted shot, also known as a dutch angle, is a shot angle which mostly used to capture a character or characters at a slanted angle, (cutting out most of the characters legs), to create a dramatic effect. In films and TV, this shot is used when something dramatic is happening or someone is falling. Below is an example of a canted  shot, me and my group have taken:

Two Shot
A two shot, is a shot size which captures two characters next to each other or apart. This shot can be used as emotional shot, showing the relationship between the two characters, giving the audience their own perception. In films and TV, this can be used at moments, romantic films or when a couple are going through a tough time and appear to be distant from each other. 
To the left in an example, of a two shot from my favourite soap opera 'Eastenders'.

You can see from the image, that there is tension between the two characters  due to the way they are standing, slightly distant, and their facial expressions. A lot of two shots, show this same effect.


Over The Shoulder Shot
An over the shoulder shot, is a shot size which captures half of the body, from the back, over the shoulder (one shoulder). In films and TV, this is usually used when a character is having a conversation with another character. below, is an example of an over the shoulder shot, which was shot in one of my favourite comedy films, 'Meet The Fockers':

As you can see this over the shoulder shot features a conversation between two characters.