Camera Angles & Shots

What is a Long shot?

• A shot that shows the subject from a distance, providing context of the surroundings.

• A close-up shot that focuses on a specific detail of the subject.

• A medium shot that captures the subject from the waist up.

• A shot that uses a wide-angle lens to distort the subject's features.

What is a Pan shot?

• A shot where the camera moves vertically from a fixed position.

• A shot where the camera moves horizontally from a fixed position.

• A shot that captures a wide-angle view of a scene without moving the camera.

• A shot that focuses on a single subject without any camera movement.

What is a High Angle shot?

• A shot taken from below the subject, making them appear larger or more powerful.

• A shot taken from eye level, providing a neutral perspective.

• A shot taken from above the subject, making them appear smaller or weaker.

• A shot taken at an angle, creating a dynamic and dramatic effect.

What is a Two-Shot?

• A shot that includes two subjects in the frame, often used to show interaction.

• A shot that focuses on a single subject in detail.

• A shot taken from a high angle to show the subject from above.

• A shot that captures a wide view of a landscape or setting.

What is a Dutch Angle shot?

• A shot where the camera is tilted, creating a sense of unease or tension.

• A shot taken from a high angle to show dominance.

• A shot that focuses on the subject's face in close-up.

• A shot that uses a wide lens to capture a large area.

What is a Low Angle shot?

• A shot taken from above the subject, making them appear smaller or less powerful.

• A shot taken from below the subject, making them appear larger or more powerful.

• A shot taken at eye level, providing a neutral perspective.

• A shot taken from the side, emphasizing movement.

What is a Tracking shot?

• A shot where the camera follows the subject, maintaining a constant distance.

• A shot that captures a wide view of a scene from a fixed position.

• A shot that uses rapid cuts to create a sense of urgency.

• A shot that focuses on a single subject without any movement.

What is a Over-the-Shoulder shot?

• A shot taken from behind one subject, focusing on another subject in front.

• A shot taken from above the subject, looking down.

• A shot that captures the entire scene from a distance.

• A shot taken from the side of the subject, showing their profile.

What is an Extreme Close-Up shot?

• A shot that captures a wide view of a scene, showing multiple characters and backgrounds.

• A shot that focuses on a very small detail, such as a character's eyes, emphasizing that detail.

• A shot that shows a character from the waist up, providing a medium view.

• A shot that is taken from a distance, highlighting the entire setting.

What is a Reaction shot?

• A shot that shows a character's response to something happening off-screen.

• A shot that captures the background scenery without any characters.

• A shot that focuses on the main character's dialogue only.

• A shot that depicts an action sequence without any dialogue.