In this blog post, I will be explaining the different shots filmmakers use to establish scenes, characters, and how it creates details that are critical for the narrative of a story. .
Establishing Shot
The establishing shot is used to open a scene. It is very wide and it is used to demonstrate various things. It can establish the time of day, provide context or details, and informs the audience of the setting. It is a crucial introductory component.
Close-up Shot
Point-of-view Shot
During the point-of-view shot, the audiences experiences the perspective of a character. The POV shot can be imperative when it comes to the narrative elements of a film. It can also be used to provide direct empathy.
Over-the-shoulder shot
The over-the-shoulder shot is the most common and useful way of showing a conversation between subjects. It often focuses on one character at a time. The audience is able to get perspectives from both sides of the characters. In addition, the audience gets a sense that they are being included in the moment.
Long Shot
The long shot demonstrates the subject's entire body. The subjects body is shown head to toe. It is very effective because the character is able to make a statement by using his/her physicality.
Mid-Shot
A mid-shot shows the subject from the waist up. It highlights the character and their surroundings. It is mostly used to show characters interacting with others and mimics real life because this is similar to how people have conversations in real life.
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