Shot Distance Types

·         Medium long shot

·         Extreme long shot

·         Extreme wide shot

Shows the insignificance of a character. Also good for establishing location.

·         Medium shot

·         Medium long shot

Good for showing movement and a balanced tracking of characters and their movement.


·         Medium close up

·         close up

good for portraiture and moving image interviews.

·         Big close up

·         Extreme close up

Good for showing the significance of a character. Also good for showing emotions and seeing the character as being powerful.