Types of Shot

 Here you can see ten types of shots most commonly used in media. They are all used in a specific way and to create a different effect.

Extreme close up: This is often used to create an impressionable effect on the viewer as it it is in a lot of detail, so it increases tension. it could be an up-close image of anything, I chose my brothers eye.
Close up: This is used to possibly introduce a character and show their facial features.
Medium close up: Similar to a close up, this is used to show the characters facial expression, however this has the added benefit of showing their body language too. It shows half their body and a little background. This is the type of shot that I will use as my main image.
Long Shot:Long shots include the whole body of the person in the frame. It can show the audience the scene and background, and the thing in the frame.
High Angle: A high angle shot is taken from above the thing in frame.It could be used to make it seem small, or belittle the person in shot.
Low Angle: The low angle shot is the opposite to a high angle shot. It is taken from below the thing in shot, this makes it seem larger than usual and create a sense of superiority or power.
Two shot: A two shot includes two people. However, they do not have to be directly next to each other. For example in television, it could show a conversation.
Image framed to the right: This shot has the object in question to the right hand side of the shot.
Image framed to the left: This shot has the object in question to the left hand side of the shot.
Central image: This shot is similar to the left and right framed shots, except the object is centralized.