Camera Shots Basics

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Open Atomic Learning and Read “Composing Basic Camera Shots.” Define the following:

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Read and watch the examples for Long Shot (LS), Medium Shot (MS), Close Up (CU), Extreme Close Up (XCU). Add definition to your list, describe what the video example did to explain the shot, AND give another example of when each shot could be used.

Angle of View

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Zooming In

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Zooming Out

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Long Shot (LS):

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Establishing shot

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Medium Shot (MS)

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Close UP (CU)

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Extreme Close UP (XCU)

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Principal of Psychological Closure

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Sequence

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Click on the following link and watch the video to see the camera shots in action

Basic Camera Shots: Vimeo Video Shots Example Video