Film Study - Cinematic Techniques - Camera Shots

Question 1

What is an extreme long shot

Answer 1

This shot shows the subject from a very far distance, often to show a location or setting.

Question 2

What is a long shot

Answer 2

This shot shows the full subject from head to toe, often used to show a character’s the size of the character in it’s surroundings

Question 3

What is a medium long shot

Answer 3

This shot shows the subject from the knees up, often used for talking (dialogue) scenes or to show the subject in motion.

Question 4

What is a medium shot

Answer 4

This shot shows the subject from the waist up, often used for talking (dialogue) scenes or to show the subject’s emotions.

Question 5

What is a medium close up shot

Answer 5

This shot shows the subject from the shoulders up, often used for emotional or intimate scenes.

Question 6

What is a close up shot

Answer 6

This shot shows the subject’s face, often used for emotional or important moments.

Question 7

What is an extreme close up shot

Answer 7

This shot shows a small detail or feature of the subject, often used to create tension.

Question 8

What is a two shot

Answer 8

This shot shows two subjects in the frame, often used for talking scenes or to show a relationship between the two characters.

Question 9

What are wide shots

Answer 9

This shot is used to show the characters in full as well as other characters in the foreground (in front) and characters in the background (at the back). A wide-angle lens is required.

Question 10

What is a point of view shot

Answer 10

This shot shows the audience what the character is seeing. It is used to draw you into the movie