{"id":6346,"date":"2022-04-01T08:28:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T08:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/?p=6346"},"modified":"2022-06-06T08:20:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T08:20:37","slug":"shot-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/shot-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to the Different Types of Shot Sizes"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re plotting your movie, documentary or video, the chances are that you won\u2019t want to maintain the same distance and angle between your camera and your subjects for the entire sequence. It wouldn\u2019t be very engaging for your audience, for a start. But more than that, varying your\u00a0camera angles<\/a>\u00a0and types of shots is a vital storytelling tool that helps to convey emotional and geographical context. When you shoot from above, below, close-up or far away, you change how your audience relates to and understands your characters and story. Getting to grips with different types of camera shots is an essential building block of your filmmaking knowledge.<\/p>\n

What is a camera shot size?<\/h2>\n

The size of your subjects relative to the frame is known as the camera shot size or type, and it\u2019s a critical element of the narrative in filmmaking. Knowing whether you want an extreme long shot or a cowboy shot has a significant impact on your storytelling. Writing them into your\u00a0shot list<\/a>\u00a0will assist with your production and save you time, money and stress.<\/p>\n

There are 3 basic types of camera shots:<\/p>\n