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Post 13 - Various Shot Types Within Our Documentary

This document discusses various shot types used in documentaries including establishing shots, long shots, medium shots, close ups, medium close ups, extreme close ups, vox pops, and expert shots. It provides descriptions of each shot type, what they include, their purpose, and typical uses. Establishing shots set the scene from a long distance while long shots show full body figures. Medium shots focus on subjects from the waist up. Close ups concentrate on faces or details. Medium close ups and extreme close ups provide increasing levels of detail. Vox pops interview members of the public and expert shots feature professionals in their work environments.

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Post 13 - Various Shot Types Within Our Documentary

This document discusses various shot types used in documentaries including establishing shots, long shots, medium shots, close ups, medium close ups, extreme close ups, vox pops, and expert shots. It provides descriptions of each shot type, what they include, their purpose, and typical uses. Establishing shots set the scene from a long distance while long shots show full body figures. Medium shots focus on subjects from the waist up. Close ups concentrate on faces or details. Medium close ups and extreme close ups provide increasing levels of detail. Vox pops interview members of the public and expert shots feature professionals in their work environments.

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Post 13 –

Various Shot
Types Within
Our
Documentary
Establishing Shot – This shot is usually
an extreme longshot which
‘establishes’ where the following
footage and its context (subjects) will
be filmed. It is typically at the
beginning of the scene and sets the
atmosphere of following sequences.
Long Shot – This shot consists of a
subject(s) where you can see their
whole body (head near the top and
feet near the bottom) as well as
background detail. The main focus is
typically on the subject and the
actions they are taking.
Medium Shot - This shot contains a
figure shown from around the
waist/knees upwards and is typically
used within dialogue scenes (vox
pop/expert interviews.) Background
detail is minimal as subjects are the
main focus.
Close Up – This shot does not focus on
background details but concentrates
majorly on a subjects face or details
within mise en scene. This shot is
significant to show the importance of a
subject/figure.

Medium Close Up – This shot focuses


on the subject and is usually shot from
the shoulders upwards. This shot
would also be used alongside the
medium shot when recording vox pop
and expert interviews.

Extreme Close Up – This shot allows


audiences to view subjects and figures
in greater detail which can not be seen
by the naked either. It uses a tight
focus which enhances dramatic
effects.
Vox Pop – This is a shot of members of
the public giving their opinion in an
interview form. The shot is usually
taken outside and consists of the
person standing in a medium close up.
They are typically filmed looking into
empty space answering questions.

Expert Shot – This is a shot which


gives audiences information/opinions
from a professional source. It is usally
a medium/medium close up shot also
showing background mise en scene of
the experts profession. It also usually
displays some sort of credits stating
their name as well as their profession.

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