THIS or THAT: Part 2
Before hitting record, a lot goes into capturing the perfect shot. Whether it’s framing a key subject, highlighting an emotion, or balancing everything in the scene, each shot tells a different story. But which one pulls you in the most?
Let us know!
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Establishing Shot: Perfect for showing off the environment or setting. Often used as an establishing shot to set the scene.
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Extreme Wide Shot: This shot is often used to set the context of the location.
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Wide Shot: It emphasizes the subject in the context of the surroundings.
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Cowboy Shot: The subject is framed from roughly mid-thigh up. This shot is used in Western films, showing characters in action while still capturing some surroundings.
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Medium Wide Shot: Great for interviews or actions
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Medium Shot: Giving enough detail to catch emotions while still showing movement.
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Two-Shot: Includes two subjects, often used for conversations or interviews.
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Over-the-Shoulder Shot: Perfect for revealing detailed emotional responses or interactions between characters.
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POV: Letting you see life through the character’s eyes.
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Medium Close-Up: Focusing more on facial expressions but still including part of the upper body.
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Close-Up: Shows just the face or a specific part of the subject, like a hand. This shot is used to capture emotions and expressions.
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Extreme Close-Up: All about those intense reactions or finer details that make you feel right there. Immersive and personal.
Drop your favourite style in the comments below!