Character’s full body is shown The focus is almost entirely on the environment. The purpose is to show what is happening around the characters.
Shows a character from head to hips. Shows more interaction with the character and environment. The purpose is to tell the audience how the character is interacting with the environment
Shows only a single feature (such as a nose/mouth/small part of a building) Draws the audience’s attention to a significant feature that they might otherwise miss Used to make the audience uncomfortable OR Used to help the audience relate to the character
Shows a character’s head and shoulders The purpose is to show a bit of interaction with the character and the environment focus is still mostly on the character
Usually shows a character’s entire face, or an entire object, from very close. The purpose is to draw attention to expression, or small details (like a crack in a vase). Connects the audience with a character’s emotions
This shot may show characters from a very far distance It is used mostly to set the scene, give the audience an idea of the environment Often used as an establishing shot
Shows a character from head to knee The focus is mostly on the environment Shows the audience what the character is doing
