Abbreviations for Shot Descriptions
| ANG: | Angle |
|---|---|
| COMP: | Complete |
| CONT: | Continued |
| CR: | Camera right |
| CS: | Close shot |
What does LS stand for in camera shots?
A long shot is essentially the same as a wide shot. When referring to a person, a long shot means they take up almost the full frame height.
What does CU mean in videography?
CU – Close-up.
Why is a mid-shot used?
A medium shot, also called a mid-shot or waist shot, is a type of camera shot in film and television that shows an actor approximately from the waist up. A medium shot is used to emphasize both the actor and their surroundings by giving them an equal presence on screen.
What are camera shot sizes?
Generally speaking, we can break this down into three main shot sizes: Long, Medium, and Close. Long shots (also commonly called Wide shots) show the subject from a distance, emphasizing place and location, while Close shots reveal details of the subject and highlight emotions of a character.
What does FS stand for film?
4. Full Shot (FS) A full shot is a camera shot in film that lets your subject fill the frame, head to toe, while still allowing some features of the scenery.
What does MCU mean in camera shots?
Medium close-up
Medium close-up (MCU) Medium Shot (MS)
What does Su mean in film?
It’s the Friday (FR), Saturday (SA), and Sunday (SU) sales for a movie.
What does PD mean in film?
Producer director. Also known as: PD.
What is a MS in film?
The Master of Science in Film and Television emphasizes technical and creative proficiency in the areas of cinematography, editing, and sound for the screen. This intensive program is designed for students looking to acquire and further professional career skills in film and television.
What is a 2 shot in film?
Two-shot. In terms of framing, two shots are framed like mid-shots, but it can vary. A two shot is basically when you see two characters in the frame. They’re often a mid-shot because the two characters in shot are often talking or interacting in some way, or maybe we want to see the emotion of both characters face.
Whats a close shot?
: a motion-picture shot made with the camera near the person or object but far enough away to include some of the background.
What is extreme Wideshot?
Extreme wide shot: Filmed from so far away that the audience can no longer see the actor. The context of an extreme wide shot may indicate that the character(s) are somewhere in the scene, however. Extreme wide shots are often used as establishing shots.
What does ECU stand for in shot sizes?
Extreme Close Up (ECU) An extreme close-up shot is a type of camera shot size in film that fills the frame with your subject, and is so close that we can pick up tiny details that would otherwise be difficult to see. This camera shot size often shows eyes, gun triggers, and lips.
Why is shot reverse shot used?
A shot reverse shot is a framing technique used for continuity editing in film or video production. This type of framing, when edited together, gives the audience a sense of continuous action, making it seem as though the scene they’re watching is happening linearly in real time.
What is a three quarter shot in film?
medium shot
Also known as a three-quarters shot, a medium shot shows the subject from the knees or mid-thigh up. This framing technique also reveals how the subject relates to the setting. Often abbreviated as MLS on the shot list, a medium long shot can include one, two, or three characters.
Why are shot sizes used?
It’s important to use different shot sizes in your movie. It’s a way of spelling things out, to make sure that people see exactly the things you want them to see. If you shoot everything in long shot (head to foot) people will probably miss details and expressions which would help them understand the story.
What is a medium shot camera angle?
Also called a waist shot or a mid-shot, a medium shot in film and tv is a type of camera shot that shows the subject from the waist up. Medium shots draw attention to both the character and their surroundings by giving them equal space in the frame.
What does CU mean in editing?
Medium Shot (MS): the subject is framed from the hips up. Medium Close-up (MCU): the framing is chest up. At this distance we can see the eyes more clearly, making the shot a lot more intimate. Many dialog scenes are shot with MCUs. Close-up (CU): the subject fills the frame top to bottom.
What does the rating C mean?
A credit rating given to a prospective borrower that’s not of investment grade and implies a very high degree of risk. It suggests a company is very vulnerable to adverse economic conditions and may be about to default on its debts.
How old is rated R?
17 years old
You must be at least 17 years old or accompanied by a parent or guardian (age 21 or older) to view an R-rated movie. Additionally, children under the age of 6 will not be admitted to an R-rated film after 6:00pm.