5 Questions
Which type of shot frames the subject from the waist up and is commonly used in interviews?
Medium Shot
What does an extreme long shot cover?
A wide area
What type of code is language according to Marshall McLuhan?
Media and information languages
What does a medium close-up shot reveal?
The subject's head and cuts off around mid-chest
What does a medium long shot frame?
The whole figure of the subject
Study Notes
Shot Types
- A medium shot frames the subject from the waist up and is commonly used in interviews.
- An extreme long shot covers the subject from head to toe, as well as their surroundings, often showing the environment or setting.
- A medium close-up shot reveals the subject's facial expressions and upper body, providing more intimacy than a medium shot.
- A medium long shot frames the subject from the knees up, providing a balance between the subject's body language and facial expressions.
Communication Theory
- According to Marshall McLuhan, language is a type of code.
Test your knowledge of media and information languages, including technical codes, written codes, and symbolic codes. Learn about camera shots, types of angles, and sound. Explore the concept of extreme long shots and how they provide context in film and photography.
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