| Shot Type | Description | Emotional Effect / Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Wide Shot (EWS) | Shows huge environment with tiny subject | Isolation, scale, insignificance, epic feel |
| Wide Shot (WS) | Full body, lots of environment | Neutral, contextual, grounded in space |
| Full Shot (FS) | Full body framed | Physicality, body language emphasis |
| Medium Wide (MWS) | Knees-up | Balanced: movement + expression |
| Medium Shot (MS) | Waist-up | Dialogue, human connection, natural feel |
| Medium Close-Up (MCU) | Chest-up | Emotional focus, intimacy without pressure |
| Close-Up (CU) | Face fills frame | Intensity, emotion, vulnerability |
| Extreme Close-Up (ECU) | Eyes/mouth/small detail | Hyper-intensity, obsession, tension |
| Over-the-Shoulder (OTS) | Shot from behind another actor | Relationship dynamics, authority, power shifts |
| Point of View (POV) | What a character sees | Identification, empathy, immersion |
| High Angle | Camera looks down on subject | Vulnerability, weakness, insignificance |
| Low Angle | Camera looks up at subject | Power, confidence, intimidation |
| Dutch Angle | Tilted frame | Unease, chaos, psychological distortion |
| Bird’s-Eye / Top Shot | Directly overhead | Fate watching, surveillance, destiny, isolation |
| Tracking Shot | Camera moving with subject | Momentum, urgency, immersion |
| Dolly-In | Camera moves closer | Growing emotion, realization, intimacy |
| Dolly-Out | Camera moves away | Emotional withdrawal, isolation |
| Crane/Boom Up Shot | Lifts above actor | Surrender, helplessness, cinematic reveal |
| Crane/Boom Down Shot | Descends toward actor | Discovery, focus, introducing emotion |
| Steadicam Walk & Talk | Smooth movement following characters | Naturalism, flow, realism |
| Handheld Shot | Slightly shaky | Rawness, intensity, documentary feel |
| Push-In (Slow) | Micro-movement toward character | Thought, connection, emotional clarity |
| Whip Pan | Fast side pan | Energy, urgency, comedic timing |
| Rack Focus | Focus shifts between subjects | Realization, attention shift, dramatic reveal |
Typical Camera Shots and Emotional Effect
The content outlines various camera shot types and their corresponding emotional effects and purposes in filmmaking. It explains how different angles and movements, such as extreme wide shots and close-ups, influence viewer perception and character dynamics, emphasizing themes like intimacy, vulnerability, authority, and emotional connection.
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