Wednesday, 7 October 2015

Basic camera shots

Extreme close-up (ECU)
A very close shot that emphasises a reaction.

 
 
Close-up (CU)
Face and head, shows details of a character.
 

 
 
Medium close-up (MCU)
Head and shoulders.
 
 
Mid-shot (MS)
Just above or below the waistline.
 


 

Mid-long shot (MLS)
Usually just above the knees.

 
 
Long shot (LS)
Full length of figure - Head to toe.
 

 
Extreme long shot (ELS) or Wide shot (WS)
A scenic shot that shows location, setting etc.
 

 


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