Different Types Of Camera Shots and Angles

Different Types Of Camera Shots and Angles

Extreme Long Shot

This is a shot which is taken from a far distance to set the scene which is also known as an establishing shot and to see what is going on around the area.

Long Shot

This is a shot where the subject is visible but the emphasis is still on placing the photographer in his environment. 

Medium Long Shot

if this is taken of a figure it would be taken from the knees upwards so the full subject is visible in the shot.

Medium Shot

This camera shot is taken from the waist up on a figure. The full image must be of the subject yet still be far enough to have the background in. This is mostly used for action shots in movies.

Medium Close-Up

A medium close-up is half way between a medium shot and a close-up. In films or on TV, this is used when someone is talking or it is focused on a particular subject. 

Close-Up

Close-up shots are when a certain feature or part of the subject takes up the whole frame and shows very little background.

Extreme Close-Up

An extreme close up is used to show very small detail. For example it will show the reflection of another person in the eye.