Types of Film Shots Quiz

Study Notes

Types of Film Shots

Long Shot: Captures a scene from a considerable distance. Subjects appear as indistinct shapes; extreme long shots can show landscapes where people are mere dots.
Mid Shot (Medium Shot): A camera angle taken from a medium distance, often focusing on the subject from the waist up.
Full Shot: Synonymous with wide shot or long shot, displaying the entire subject from head to toe.
Close Up: A tightly framed shot that focuses on a person or object, used frequently alongside medium and long shots.
Establishing Shot: Typically the first shot in a scene, it provides context by showing the location, often as a wide or extreme wide shot.
Extreme Close Up: A highly detailed shot focusing on a specific aspect of the subject, like eyes, offering an intimate view.
Over The Shoulder Shot: Captured from the perspective of one character, showing what they are looking at over their shoulder.
Point Of View Shot: A scene that visually represents what a character is viewing, providing insight into their perspective.
Low Angle Shot: Captured from below the subject's eye line, making the subject appear strong or imposing due to the upward perspective.
High Angle Shot: A shot looking down on a subject, which can create a sense of vulnerability or powerlessness, depending on context.
Birds Eye Angle: A shot taken directly overhead, giving a unique perspective of the scene below.
Panning Shot: Involves rotating the camera horizontally to follow movement or change of focus, similar to shaking one's head.
Tilting Shot: A vertical movement of the camera, which should not be confused with a Dutch Tilt that indicates a slanted perspective; includes pedestal shots where the camera moves up or down.
Tracking Shot: Follows a subject in motion, employing various techniques like tracks, handheld methods, or steady-cams to maintain fluidity.

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Test your knowledge on different types of film shots with this quiz. Learn about long shots, mid shots, and more, and discover their significance in filmmaking. Perfect for film studies enthusiasts and students.