Examples of different shot types (not my images)

Extreme Wide Shot (EWS)

This is a shot so far out that the subject is not visible. The point of this shot is to show the subject's surroundings.  You can also use this shot to establish the location of the shot.

Very Wide Shot (VWS)

The very wide shot is closer to the subject than a extreme wide shot but is still further away than a wide shot.
The subject is only just visible and this shot is all about placing the character in their environment. The audience can then orientate themselves with the surroundings.

Wide Shot (WS)

In a wide shot the subject takes up almost the whole frame. Their feet at the bottom of the shot and their head at the top. But the subject does not take up the width of the frame as this shot is the closest you can get with seeing the whole of the subject. This shot shows us the body language of the subject.

Medium Shot (MS)

This shows a more detailed shot of the subject and is normally from the waist upwards. There is room for hand gestures. The most common use of this shot is in news reports.















































Medium Close Up (MCU)

This shot is inbetween a mid shot and a close up. It shows the subjects face more clearly without getting too close.
This shot is usually from the chest to the top of the head.

Close Up (CU)

In a close up a certain part or feature of a subject takes up most of the frame. If a person is the subject in the shot, it usually means that the close up will be of their face. This type of shot really focuses on their emotions.

Extreme Close Up (ECU)

This shot shows extreme detail of the subject. This shot is too close to show emotions or a reaction except in really dramatic scenes.

All of the images I have used are not my own, these are just examples of different types of shots. I will be using my own images on a sperate post.