Camera Shots – Distance and

Angle

• When using a camera we need to think

about the focus point. Distance helps us

to focus on different points in the frame.

The closer you are to the subject the more

your audience will focus on it.

Extreme Long shot/ Establishing

shot

Long Shot

Medium Long Shot

Medium Shot

Close Up

Big Close Up

Extreme Close Up

Low Angle/Worm’s Eye

High Angle/Bird’s Eye

Aerial Shot

Over the Shoulder Shot

Two Shot

Point of View Shot

movement

• Tracking/dolly – follows the action from a

distance

• Steadicam – moves with the action

steadily

• Handheld – moves with the action shakily