Complete guide to camera shots and what they mean
This video talks about the main camera shots that are used by filmmakers. This clip also shows what camera shots are best to portray specific meaning and importance.
Wide shots- To give the watcher an idea of how the character fits into their environment and it also can be used to compare a character to the problem they may be facing.
Full shot- There is no cropping of the character's body and can also be used to show the interaction of many characters at once. Some punch lines can be dependent on a full shot.
Medium full shot- This helps to focus on a specific character or characters while also having a shot of what is happening in the background. So we can get a picture of multiple things happening at once.
Cowboy shot- A shot from below the hips. This is for heroic shots where the character is supposed to look very confident and open.
Medium shot- This is the most common shot used and also is a comfortable shot for the viewer to look at it is not too close and it is not too far it is just perfect, it is best for dialogue shots (waist up)
Medium close up- Shows the shoulders and head of the subject
Close up- Close up shot of a character's head. This can show small expressions on the characters' faces to hint at what is going to happen soon.
Extreme close up- Singles out extremely small details on characters that can give away huge clues to the upcoming event
Technical Codes
This video explains the significance of camera angles, camera shots, and print products.
Camera angles looking down on a character make the watcher think of the character as low-class, vulnerable, and less confident.
Camera angles looking up create a sense of dominance and high status.
Aerial shots help show the watcher the importance of the character in comparison to their environment.
Zoomed shots are used to slowly capture your attention and draw it onto one object
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