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QR Challenge: Camera Angles & Shots

QuestionAnswer
A change between two different shots1cut1
Sets the scene, establishes the shot, usually exterior, little detail2extreme long shot2
Shows the image as “life” size, full shot with focus on characters3long shot3
Shows subject from waist up, little background4medium shot4
Camera shot behind one figure revealing the other figure's head, shoulders, & back5over the shoulder shot5
Shot with little background, concentrates on the face or specific detail, sees into the mind of the character6close up shot6
Dramatic effect, beyond what the human eye would see7extreme close up7
View from subject's perspective8point of view shot8
Used for buffer between shots, usually something other than the action9cutaway shot9
Typically used for interviews, shot of person's reaction to subject10noddy shot10
Directly overhead angle11birdseye view11
Camera looking down, subject appears smaller and weak12high angle12
Most common camera angle, about 5-6 feet off the ground13eye level13
Camera looking up, subject appears larger and powerful14low angle14
Shows confusion, camera is titled15canted angle15
Camera scans a scene horizontally16pan16
Camera scans a scene vertically17tilt17
Camera is placed on a moving vehicle and moves along with the action18dolly shot18
Dolly shots in the air19crane or jib19
Camera shot from a plane or tall building20aerial shot20
Frame shot at the shoulders, above the waist or below the waist21proper shot framing21

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