CAMERA SHOTS AND CAMERA ANGLES .

 Camera Shots ( based on framing )

 

1. Extreme Wide Shot  ( EWS ) /  Establishing Shot ;

* Shows a large area , often used to estalish location or setting . 

* Example : A landscape , city skyline , or campus. 

 

 

 

 

  

2. Wide Shot ( WS ) / Long Shot ;

* Shows the full subject ( like a person from head to toe ) . 

* Helps show action and environment together.

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Medium Shot  ( MS ) ;

* Frames the subject from the chest or shoulders up.

* balances subject and background .

 

 

4. Medium Close - Up ( MCU ) ;

* Frames from the chest or shoulders up.

* Focuses more on facial expressions while still showing some background.

  

5. Close - Up - ( CU ) ;

* Shows the subject's face closely .

* Used to express emotions or focus on a key detail .

  

6. Over - the - shoulder Shot ( OTS ) ;

* Taken from behind  one character , showing another character.

* Common in conversations.

 

 

 7. POINT OF VIEW SHOT ( POV ) ;

* Shows what a character is seeing.

* Makes the viewer feel like they are in the character's place.

 

 

  

 

CAMERA ANGLES  ( based on perspective )

 

1. EYE LEVEL ANGLE ;

 

* Neutral , natural view as if you're on the same level as the subject .

 

 

 

    

 2. HIGH ANGLE ;

* Camera looks down on the subject .

* Make the subject seem small , weak , or vulnerable.

 

    

3. LOW ANGLE ; 

* Camera looks up  at the subject.

* Makes the subject look powerful or intimidating.

 

   

4. BIRD'S EYE VIEW / OVERHEAD SHOT ;

* Taken directly above the subject.

* Used for dramatic effect or showing layout.

      

 

 

5.WORM'S EYE VIEW ;

* Extreme low angle from the ground up.

* Creates a sense of scale or intimidation.

 

 

   

 

 

6. DUTCH ANGLE / TILTED SHOT ;

* Camera is tilted sideways.

* Suggests confusion , unease , or tension.

 

 

 

    

7.CRANE SHOT ;

* Taken from a crane to move vertically scenes.

* Often used in dramatic or large - scale scenes.

 

  

 

8. HANDHELD SHOT ;

* Camera is held in hand ( shaky effect )

* Adds realism or intensity.