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SHOT SIZESThe majority of the shots you will use to make up a story will include people. Within the industry there is an accepted terminology for the various shot sizes used. |
Very Long Shot (VLS)The very long shot gives the viewer "geography". There is no doubt where the people in these shots are. |
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Long Shot (LS)The long shot takes in the whole height of the person. It doesn't show as much background as the VLS but it does show enough to know the subject's location. Be careful not to cut people off at the ankles - and definitely don't chop off heads! |
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Mid Shot (MS )The mid shot cuts off at the waist. It is a good shot to introduce people to your audience. You get a good image of the subject and their surroundings. |
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Medium Close Up (MCU)The MCU is the standard news interview shot (in the UK at least). It cuts off at around the breast pocket. |
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Close Up (CU)You can see the look of concentration in a shot that is "full face". Sometimes used for interviews - especially when things are getting personal. |
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Big Close Up (BCU )Very intimate shot. Great in dramatic moments when the actor is giving their all. |
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GENERAL VIEWS (GV)A GV is the name given to all those shots that you take from a variety of angles to illustrate your subject. These are typically, but not necessarily, wider shots. The ones on the right show a range of shots of the London Eye. |
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