basic camera shots sizes

A camera shot, in simple words, is how much space the audience sees in a particular frame. Cinematographers choose specific camera shots to portray things about a character, setting, or theme to the audience. Similarly, camera angles are different ways to position a camera to further emphasize emotions and relationships. There are many camera shots and camera angles to choose from, and each helps tell the story in its own way. A camera shot is composed of a 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 can emphasize specific emotions, ideas, and movements for each scene.

In this blog, an example of the basic shot sizes has been given.

1. Extreme Close-up Shot

2. Close-up shot

3. Medium close-up Shot

4. Mid shot 

5. Cowboy shot

6. Medium long shot

7. Long shot

8. Extreme long shot