Camera shots

A camera shot is composed of the series of frames that are shot uninterrupted from the moment the camera starts rolling until it stops. Camera shots are an essential aspect of filmmaking and video productions, because by combining different types of shots, angles and camera movements, the filmmakers are able to emphasize specific emotions, ideas and movement for each scene. Extreme wide shot (EWS), also known as the establishing shot. It establishes the time and location. it is ususally the city view
The Very wide shot or the wide shot is also an establishing shot. It is usually a street view. It establishes the arrangement of the area. it is also known as the master shot.
The long shot(LS) or the full shot(FS) is when the subject is shown full head to toe.
Mid long shot(MLS)/Wide long shot(WLS) or also known as the cowboy shot is above the knees and below the waist.
Mid shot(MS) is above the waist and below the chest
Closeup(CU) is th face and a little bit of shoulders.
Big closeup(BCU) is the face with the forehead slightly cutting
Extreme closeup(ECU) is a specific part of the face ie the eyes
These different shot sizes are used by the cinematographer to create different effects on the audience.

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