Today's lecture/task

Find an explanation of the following terms:

VLS / WS = Very Long Shot / Wide Shot shows you where the scene is set.

In this example you can see that the scene is set on a vollyball court.









LS = The Long Shot is good to show where the scene is set (the same as VLS/WS ) but is also showing what is going to happend. Is often used in scene where people are walking or to change the location.














MLS = Medium Long Shot, means from the top of your head to about your knees.











MS = Midshot, this is from the waist and up to the top of your head.


Is good to show WHAT the person is doing. And what the problem is.












MCU = Medium Close Up, this is from your chest and up to the top of your head. This is a good shot to explain an event and answer to the "how" question.

Answer the question HOW. This can aslo be used as a series of medium close ups.






CU = Close up, your neck and face. Good for showing the main characters face. And to introduce him/her.

This answer the question WHO? Who is this person in detail.














BCU = Big Close Up, is a close up of your face. This can help you answer the why question in the movie, usually by revealing more about a person or/and their actions.

Answer the question WHY? usually by revealing more about a person and their actions.





ECU = Extreme Close Up, is a close up of a body part, watch or something else.
Is good to use when you want an dramatic effect.



(All the pictures are from facebook, so they are all legel)