Camera Shots - Part 1

 In preparation for creating my magazine, learning about camera shots is an important step for me to take. Knowing about camera shots and their effects is vital to my magazine because it allows me to take better pictures that can create unique effects for the reader viewing my magazine. 

In this post, I'll be going over the 9 most important camera shots. These shots are establishing shots, master shots, close-ups, mid-shot, long/wide shot, two-shot, aerial shot, over-the-shoulder, and point-of view shots. I'll be using a rubber ducky to demonstrate these shots and their effects.

Establishing Shot

an establishing shot is a camera shot that establishes a scene. It shows the audience the location, setting, time, and situation. Basically, it serves as the exposition to a scene.

Master Shot

A master shot is similar to the establishing shot. However, while an establishing shot only focuses on the setting, a master shot also includes characters. It's often used to introduce characters or show action in a scene.

Close-Ups

a close-up shot is a camera shot that shows the character of the scene from an extremely close point of view, having the character take up the majority of the screen. This type of shot emphasizes the character and  their specific features. It's often used to connect the audience to the emotions the character is feeling.

Mid-Shot

A mid-shot is like a close-up but from slightly farther away. Instead of the subject taking up the entire screen, this shot allows for a view of the background as well. This allows the audience to feel connected to what's happening because they get to experience the surroundings as well.

 

Long/Wide Shot

A long/wide shot is similar to a mid-shot except for the fact that it shows the entire subject from farther away. This allows the subject to get overwhelmed by their surroundings and allows a full view of the background.

As for the rest of the camera shots, I'll be reviewing them in a part 2 to this blog soon. Stay tuned for that follow-up!