Shot Types and Angles

Close Up: Shows that the object is important

Extreme Close Up: Shows that the object in view is important, in some cases the background may be out of focus.

Medium Shot: Can show up to mid-torso. Shows some of the background.

Long Shot: Usually shows off full body as well as the setting.

High Angle: makes the person/object appear weak and vulnerable.

Low Angle: Shows power and status to the object/person in the shot.

Point of View: The shot is taken as if it were somebody’s view.

Eye View: shown as if the picture is being taken at eye level.