shot type

establishing shot: shows the location of where you want the person to be at the first scene. master shot: shows the objects in the scene and the area the characters are in. This limits the action. over the shoulder shot: any conversation. shows the reaction from what the other person has said and the shot goes from one over the shoulder shot to another. This keeps the conversation flowing. The person is always kept on the same side to make it seem scene less and show continuity. close up: learn more about the person than the area they are in. This helps you relate to the character and learn their reaction. extreme close up: shows a important moment and highlights the moment. The other scenes lead you to this moment. shows the emotional reaction and creates a bigger impact. medium close up: from the chest to the face. long shot: shows the whole person. extreme long shot: tells us where the characters are .