Using Camera Angles

Blog Post #10

Full Shot

These shots were very popular at the beginning of the cinema before filmmakers had understood the power of medium shots and close-ups.

A full shot distances the character from the viewer both physically and psychologically. They carry less emotional weight, and therefore they are not the best choice during emotional scenes. A full shot would be more appropriate during a character’s entrance or a foot pursuit, for instance.

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Close Up Shot 

close-up shots, the subject occupies most of the frame, allowing very little observation on the environment. Close-ups are much more dramatic than long or medium shots. They are preferred when emphasizing someone’s emotion. 

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Medium Shot 

Medium shots are the most common types of shots in the movies. Showing most of the subject’s body, medium shots are halfway between long shots and close-ups. Also, composition guidelines suggest that frame lines shouldn’t cut the actors on the joints, so as long as operators avoid knees, waists, elbows, etc., showing a conversation in which the actors sit or stand across from each other:

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