English_Work_Film_Shots_2017

Establishing Shot	It is generally a long or extreme-long shot at the beginning of a scene indicating where, and sometimes when, the remainder of the scene takes place. Establishing shots were more common during the classical era of filmmaking than they are now.	To establish an area, to give a view of the new area or where the characters are going.
Extreme Long Shot	In film, an extreme long shot is a view from an even greater distance, in which people appear as small dots in the landscape if at all (eg. a shot of New York's skyline).	Usually to show an area of where the character/s are going as they travel or to a new place or in new environment.
Long Shot	In film, a view of a scene that is shot from a considerable distance, so that people appear as indistinct shapes.	Usually to establish a fight or a small amount of an area.
Mid Shot	In film, a medium shot, mid shot (MS), or waist shot is a camera angle shot from a medium distance.	Used for dialog sequences and allowing the watcher to see the characters movement and gestures.
Close Up	A close-up or closeup in filmmaking, television production, still photography and the comic strip medium is a type of shot, which tightly frames a person or an object. Close-ups are one of the standard shots used regularly with medium shots and long shots (cinematic techniques).	Used as a cut in or allow the watcher to see small details in the facial features.
Extreme Close Up	Extreme Close Up ("ECU" or "XCU"): The shot is so tight that only a detail of the subject, such as someone's eyes, can be seen. Lean-In: when the juxtaposition of shots in a sequence, usually in a scene of dialogue, starts with medium or long shots, for example, and ends with close-ups.	Used to close in on a small detail, usually in a small sentence E.g Eye, mouth or the nose.
POV Shot	A point of view shot (also known as POV shot, First-person shot or a subjective camera) is a short film scene that shows what a character (the subject) is looking at (represented through the camera). ... The technique of POV is one of the foundations of film editing.	To show the reaction of the character or how they see something or someone.
Over The Shoulder Shot	In film or video, an over the shoulder shot (also over shoulder, ab tu, OTS, or third-person shot) is a shot of someone or something taken from the perspective or camera angle from the shoulder of another person.	This shot is used to frame the ‘image’ in the scene, usually with two people in the room or area.
Birds Eye View	A bird's-eye view is an elevated view of an object from above, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird, often used in the making of blueprints, floor plans, and maps. It can be an aerial photograph, but also a drawing.	Used often to give blueprints of an area, floor plans and maps.
Low Angle	In cinematography, a low-angle shot, is a shot from a camera angle positioned low on the vertical axis, anywhere below the eye line, looking up Sometimes, it is even directly below the subject's feet. Psychologically, the effect of the low-angle shot is that it makes the subject look strong and powerful.	To make the character big, dangerous and strong compared to the others.
High Angle	A high-angle shot is a cinematic technique where the camera looks down on the subject from a high angle and the point of focus often gets "swallowed up." High-angleshots can make the subject seem vulnerable or powerless when applied with the correct mood, setting, and effects.	To make the character look weak, small and useless.
Tracking Shot	A tracking shot is any shot where the camera moves alongside the object(s) it is recording. In cinematography, the term refers to a shot in which the camera is mounted on a camera dolly that is then placed on rails – like a railroad track. The camera is then pushed along the track while the image is being filmed.	Used to follow the subject that would be leaving the frame, such as an actor or a veichle.
Panning Shot	To photograph or televise while rotating a camera on its vertical or horizontal axis in order to keep a moving person or object in view or allow the film to record a panorama: to pan the camera across the scene.	Used to track movement or a character moving to and fro in a room.
Zoom	Zooming in filmmaking and television production refers to the technique of changing the focal length of a zoom lens (and hence the angle of view) during a shot – this technique is also called a zoom. ... Combined with a dolly camera move it is possible to create the dolly zoom effect.	Used to draw attention to an object or a person.
Fade	A film transition used in the post-production process of film editing and video editing by which scenes or shots are combined.	To go onto a new scene or to skip time, e.g if someone was wounded they fade out to when they are finished being treated and sleeping.
Wipe	A wipe is a type of film transition where one shot replaces another by travelling from one side of the frame to another or with a special shape.	Used to travel from one side of the frame to another, if it does it multiple times and goes to the centre it is known as a barn door wipe.