Close up shots move in and focus on detailed aspects of the characters and scenes e.g. the character's face, showing little or no backgroud.
- This emphasises emotions or reactions to various circumstances
e.g. conflict in a relationship.
Image credit - A zoom lens may be used.
Extreme Close Up Shots (zoom)
These focus on fine details e.g. an eye or insect.
- They may capture emotions e.g. surprise / amuzement / shock.
Wide Shots
These show the characters in full, as well as other characters in the foreground and the background.
- They create a sense of space for the characters within their environment.
Image credit - A wide-angled lens may be used.
Point of View Shots
These are taken from the perspective of one of the characters.
- The director may want you to identify with this point of view.
Image credit
Source: EBH Joubert. English Grammar. Cinematography
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