Camera angles (close, wide, etc.)
In filmmaking and videography, camera "shots" are divided into two main categories: Shot Sizes (how close you are to the subject) and Camera Angles (where the camera is physically placed in relation to the subject). Understanding how to combine these is how you tell a visual story. Each choice changes how the viewer emotionally connects with what is happening on screen. 1. Shot Sizes (The Distance) Shot size tells the viewer what to look at and how close they should feel to the character's emotions. Wide Shot (WS) / Establishing Shot: Shows the entire subject and their surrounding environment. Why use it: To set the scene, show where we are, and make a character look small or isolated in a vast space. Medium Shot (MS): Frames the subject from roughly the waist up. Why use it: This is the most common conversational shot. It captures body language, gestures, and facial expressions while still keeping some of the background in view. Close-Up (CU): Fills the screen w...