Storyboard & Shot list

STORYBOARD

CAMERA SHOTS IN PRODUCTION

Extreme Wide Shot
The view is so far from the subject that it isn't even visible. Often used as an establishing shot.


Very Wide Shot
The subject is visible, but the emphasis is still on placing it in its environment.


Wide Shot
The subject takes up the full frame, or at least as much as comfortably possible.
AKA: long shot, full shot.


Mid Shot
Shows some part of the subject in more detail while still giving an impression of the whole subject.

Medium Close Up
Half way between a MS and a CU.


Close Up
A certain feature or part of the subject takes up the whole frame.


Extreme Close Up
The ECU gets right in and shows extreme expression.


Cut-In
Shows some (other) part of the subject in detail.


Cutaway
A shot of something other than the subject.


Two-Shot
A shot of two people, framed similarly to a mid shot.


Over-the-Shoulder Shot
Looking from behind a person at the subject.


Noddy Shot
Usually refers to a shot of the interviewer listening and reacting to the subject


Point-of-View Shot
Shows a view from the subject's perspective.


Weather Shot
The subject is the weather. Can be used for other purposes, e.g. background for graphics.

CAMERA ANGLES

Eye-Level

This is the most common view, being the real-world angle that we are all used to. It shows subjects as we would expect to see them in real life. It is a fairly neutral shot.

High Angle

A high angle shows the subject from above, i.e. the camera is angled down towards the subject. This has the effect of diminishing the subject, making them appear less powerful, less significant or even submissive.

Low Angle

This shows the subject from below, giving them the impression of being more powerful or dominant.