Tightly frames a person or object to show detail or emotion and shows significance.

MEDIUM SHOT (Taken From Jumper)
Shot from waist or knees up from a medium distance. Generally shows more body language and less specific detail.

LONG SHOT (Taken From Jumper)
Shows the entire figure or object often in relation to its surroundings. typically filmed far from the object.

HIGH ANGLE SHOT (Taken From Cruel Intentions)
The camera is located above the subject and films down on it. Sometimes used to show which character is more powerful.

LOW ANGLE SHOT (Taken From Saw)
Shot filmed from knees up from a low position. Sometimes used to show which character is more powerful.

POINT OF VIEW SHOT (Taken from Cruel Intentions)
Shot is taken from characters point of view so audience is in their position.

SPECTATOR SHOT (Taken From Mean Girls)
Allows the audience to see the bigger picture and the surroundings around the characters.

TRACKING SHOT (Taken From Road Trip)
Follows the subject at constant distance, it keeps it on the screen.


TWO SHOT (Taken From Mean Girls)
Shows two characters at the same time, usually during a conversation.

ESTABLISHING SHOT (Taken From Jumper)
Sets up or establishes the setting of the scene. It is usually used at the beginning of a movie or scene.

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