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Pre-Production Video Production Unit
Shot Types 1. Extreme Wide Shot (EWS)2. Very Wide Shot (VWS)3. Wide Show (WS)4. Mid Shot (MS)5. Medium Close Up (MCU)6. Close Up (CU)7. Extreme Close Up (ECU)8. Cutaway (CA)9. Cut-In10. Two-Shot11. Over-the-shoulder Shot (OSS)12. Noddy Shot13. Point-of-view Shot (POV)14. Weather Shot
Extreme wide shot (EWS) The view is so far from the subject that they aren’t even visible. This is used as an establishing shot.
Very Wide Shot (VWS) The subject is barely visible, the emphasis is still on placing them in their environment.
Wide Shot (WS) The subject takes up the whole frame, but you can still see the surroundings.
Mid-Shot (MS) Shows some part of the subject in more detail while still giving an impression of the whole subject.
Medium Close Up (MCU) Halfway between a close-up and a mid shot. It puts a greater focus on the subject, without taking away from the surroundings.
Close Up (CU) A certain feature or part of the subject takes up the whole frame.
Extreme Close Up (ECU) Comes in close to show extreme detail.
Cutaway (CA) A shot of something other than the current action.
Cut-in Shows some part of the subject in detail.
Over-the-shoulder Shot (OSS) Looking from behind a person at the subject.
Two-shot A comfortable shot of two people framed similarly to a mid shot.
Noddy Shot Usually refers to a shot of the interviewer listening and reacting to the subject, can also be used in drama and other situations.
Point-of-view Shot (POV) Shows a view from the subject’s perspective.
Weather Shot The subject is the weather, usually the sky. Can be used for other purposes.