CAMERA SHOTS ARE ELEMENTS used to compose in audiovisual language. Combining different shots, the director or the editor can help to create or underline a particular situation and add meaning or sense to a scene. It is very important to understand these techniques when creating your shooting plan

A single “take” of a camera is called a shot. There are three basic camera shots:

Wide Shot 

Also known as Establishing Shot or Long Shot, it shows the whole scene. Frequently used at the beginning of talk shows. It is helpful because it allows the viewer to become oriented.

Medium Shot 

This shot shows less of a scene than the wide shot. The camera seems closer to the subjects showing them from about the waist up in a medium shot. Also necessary when you need to transition between wide shots and close-up shots

Close Up Shot 

This shot shows an even smaller portion of the subject or scene. It is great for showing detail, as the emotion on a person's face. If used in an interview, this shot would show the person above the top of the chest or shoulders.

Extreme Close Up Shot 

This shot is even closer to the subject than a Close Up. For example, the person's eyes, or a ring in a finger

“Sequencing” is a term used in video production and editing. It refers to the combination of a series of related shots to orient the viewer. While designing your "Shooting Plan" it is important to consider the sequencing principle. An example of a typical sequence in a talk show would be:

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Ronald Rodriguez Ferrer
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