1. Close-up 

 

A close-up shot is a shot taken of a person or object at a close range, in order to capture the minute details of the subject. This shot is tightly framed and takes up most of the screen, as it is usually used to frame a character’s face in order for the audience to see what type of emotion is being conveyed. In addition to serving as a tool used to evoke a character’s emotional state of mind, the close-up shot is also used to reveal details or information about objects or the setting in which the photo was taken.
 

 

2. Medium Shot

 

A medium shot, or waist shot, indicates that it was captured at a medium distance from the subject. It is used when a person is holding an object or talking to another person. This shot is known as the ‘sweet spot’ shot, as it allows for both the details of your subject to be seen in addition to the surrounding setting in which the event or action is taking place.  As a result, using a medium shot can help the viewer depict the body language of the person photographed and how they are interacting with the environment around them.

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3. Long Shot

 

The long shot, also known as the wide shot, is a shot that contains the person’s entire body in the frame as well as being able to see the environment they are in. It is best used to show any action that the person is making such as running, jumping, or walking towards something. This type of camera shot shows the full length of the subject while also including a large amount of the surrounding area of the ima


 

4. Extreme Close-Up

 

An extreme close-up shot, is when a subject’s face fills the surface area of the frame. The extreme close-up is similar to the close-up since the facial expression is important in choosing this shot. However, the extreme close-up is when the frame has either only the subject’s eyes or only their mouth, etc. in the shot. Extreme close-ups are a powerful way to convey the emotion that your subject is feeling, without the need for the character to say much. Much like the use of a regular close-up shot, an extreme close-up can be used to guide the viewer’s eye line and show them an object or topic that is significant. 
 

 

5. Extreme Long Shot

 

Taking the long shot one step further, the extreme long shot, or extreme wide shot, is when the view is so far from the subject that he/ she isn’t necessarily the focus anymore, but rather the surrounding area is. 

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