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Shot Types Mix Up

The document discusses different types of shots used in filmmaking, including extreme wide shots (EWS), very wide shots (VWS), wide shots (WS), close ups (CU), extreme close ups (ECU), mid shots (MS), medium close ups (MCU), cut ins (CI), cut aways (CA), two-shots, over-the-shoulder shots (OSS), and point-of-view shots (POV). Each shot type is defined and examples are given of how directors may use each type to reveal details, establish settings, convey emotions, or engage the audience.

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Shot Types Mix Up

The document discusses different types of shots used in filmmaking, including extreme wide shots (EWS), very wide shots (VWS), wide shots (WS), close ups (CU), extreme close ups (ECU), mid shots (MS), medium close ups (MCU), cut ins (CI), cut aways (CA), two-shots, over-the-shoulder shots (OSS), and point-of-view shots (POV). Each shot type is defined and examples are given of how directors may use each type to reveal details, establish settings, convey emotions, or engage the audience.

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REASEARCH INTO SHOT TYPES

EWS (Extreme Wide Shot): The view is so far away from the subject that he/she is not visible. It is often used to establish a location or setting allowing viewers to feel comfortable and gain knowledge of the surroundings. This type of short often creates a sense of equilibrium or disequilibrium often in the opening and endings of a film.

VWS (Very Wide Shot): The subject can be seen (barely) The environment seems to be the main focus instead of him/her. It is often used by directors to establish the location and the characters in the frame.

WS (Wide shot): The subject takes over most of the frame. It is often used by directors to establish the location and the characters in the frame. For example, this shot may be used to open a documentary on nature where the presenter can be seen multi- tasking.

CU (Close Up) or ECU (extreme close up): The main focus is on a certain feature of the subject or object. It takes up the whole frame. The director may use this shot to reveal important details on the object/subject. For example, a shot of a woman crying, the director may use a close up shot on the tears to signify the importance of the scene. MS (Mid Shot): Some features or parts of the subject are shown in more detail whilst being to see the whole subject. The Mid Shot is suitable when the subject is speaking without delivering too much emotion or strong attention. This shot works well when the intention is to deliver information, which is why it is commonly used by television presenters.

MCU (Medium Close Up): Half way between Mid Shot and Close Up. It is used by directors to reveal details that are not hard to see. It is often used in horror movies in a chasing scene to allow the audience to be able to see the subject and the location at the same time

CI (Cut In): Shows a different parts of the subject in detail.

CA (Cut Away): The focus is on something else other than the subject. For example, a young boy is looking through his binoculars, then the camera could cut to a new frame (countryside) for brief seconds and then cut back again to him. It is often used to keep the audience keen on the film.

Two-Shot: This is when two people are framed in the shot. There is enough room to see the character and the location they are in. It is often used by directors to show the heart of conservation. We mainly come across this type of shot when there is tension between the characters.

OSS (Over-the-Shoulder Shot): This is when youre looking at the subject from behind the shoulder. It allows the audience to see how the protagonist and antagonist are positioned and how they see each other. This shot is similar to the medium close up as it reveals close details on the characters faces. POV (Point-of-View): Shows the view from the subjects perspective. The director may use this shot to show the audience how the subject sees the world, it often allows them to connect with the character and share the same feelings as them, thus engaging the character.

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