From the course: Cinematic Composition for Video Productions

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Shot size

Shot size

- In the world of cinematography, there are a few different primary shots: extreme long shots, long shots, full shots, medium shots, close-ups, and extreme close-ups. These descriptions can refer to any subject or location, but most often describe the human figure. Let's take a look at a visual representation of these five shots. This is an extreme long shot. This can be used effectively to establish location and context for a scene. A long shot typically includes a subject's entire body and a large proportion of the surrounding area. It still gives the viewer a sense of location, but also establishes the subject of the scene. This is a full shot. The name refers to the fact that the shot includes the full body, from the feet up to the top of the head. As we move closer to the subject, we are reducing the field of view. We are removing visual information. In this case, the surrounding background, but at the same time, enhancing the details of the subject. This is a medium shot. It is…

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