Production shots:
There are four types of shots used in video production:
1.
Long shot (LS): A long shot allows your audience
to see everything. It shows the big picture.
2.
Medium shot (MS): This shot gets rid of any
distractions in the picture and starts the process of zeroing in on the action.
3.
Close-up (CU): This shot cuts out extraneous
visual material. Faces should fill up most of the screen.
4.
Extreme close-up (ECU): Use this shot to focus
attention on what’s important. It enlarges small objects to show details.
To tie the shots together:
1.
When changing to a different shot within a
sequence, you should plan to have things in the same position. For example,
when switching from a medium shot to a close-up of someone writing, their hand
should be in the same place when the edit is made.
2.
Make sure movement in the frame goes in the same
direction.
