Shot sizes, camera positions, movement choices, and spatial rules that shape how action is presented on screen.

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Entries In Camera Shots & Angles

33 entries
180 Degree Rule
The 180-degree rule is a continuity principle that keeps the camera on one side of an imaginary axis of action so screen direction remains clear from shot
30 Degree Rule in Filmmaking
The 30-degree rule is an editing and coverage guideline that calls for a clear change in camera angle between consecutive shots of the same subject so the
A-Roll Shot
In cinematography, A-Roll Shot refers to All of the key footage you may shoot for a film or video production is called A-Roll.
Abby Shot
In cinematography, Abby Shot refers to second last shot of a shooting day and the final shot of a production is known as an Abby Singer Shot.
B-Roll Shot
In cinematography, B-Roll Shot refers to name B-roll comes from the early days of film, when editors added extra material, or B-roll, into the primary foot
Camera Angle
In cinematography, Camera Angle refers to visual perspective through which a scene is captured, offering a powerful storytelling tool in filmmaking and pho
Camera Coverage
In cinematography, Camera Coverage refers to architecture of breaking down a script into the shots that will allow the scene to be cut together.
Canted Framing
In cinematography, Canted Framing refers to method where the camera is slanted on its axis.
Close Shot
In cinematography, Close Shot refers to in filmmaking and photography refers to a shot in which the subject or object is tightly framed, occupying a signif
Close-up Shot
In cinematography, Close-up Shot refers to camera shot in filmmaking and photography where the frame tightly captures a subject or object, typically focusi
Crane Shot
In cinematography, Crane Shot refers to shot taken by a camera on a moving crane.
Dolly Shot
In cinematography, Dolly Shot refers to versatile and powerful weapon in the grand theater of filmmaking, where directors, cinematographers, and performers
Dolly Zoom
In cinematography, Dolly Zoom refers to involves simultaneously zooming the lens while the camera dollies (moves) towards or away from the subject.
Field of View
In cinematography, Field of View refers to in filmmaking describes the extent of the observable world that is visible through the camera lens at any given
Fig Rig
In cinematography, Fig Rig refers to independent film industry has long fostered innovation by pushing the limits of narrative and questioning accepted fil
Iris Shot
In cinematography, Iris Shot refers to cinematic technique that dates back to the silent film era, the iris shot is still a powerful tool in the hands of t
Low-angle Shot
In cinematography, Low-angle Shot refers to Camera angles are one of the most powerful tools in the extensive lexicon of cinematic language for influencing
Master Shot
In cinematography, Master Shot refers to continuous recording of the whole scene that includes all of the important people and action in one frame.
Matte Shot
In cinematography, Matte Shot refers to cinematic illusion where a painted or digitally created background is seamlessly integrated with live-action footag
Money Shot
In cinematography, Money Shot refers to phrase Money Shot has a special place in the complex world of filmmaking since it frequently denotes the height of
Reframing in Filmmaking
In cinematography, Reframing in Filmmaking refers to subtle or dramatic alteration of the camera's location or focal length during a shot.
Reverse Angle Shot
In cinematography, Reverse Angle Shot refers to camera shot that is taken from a perspective opposite to the one previously shown.
Sequence Shot
In cinematography, Sequence Shot refers to Film sequence shooting is a method used to capture a movie scene from various distances.
Shot
In cinematography, Shot refers to camera shot is often defined as the basic building block of cinema because filmmakers work by creating a film shot by sho
Shot-Reverse-Shot
In cinematography, Shot-Reverse-Shot refers to In filmmaking, the shot-reverse-shot (SRS) technique is an essential tool, especially in sequences with a lo
Single camera set up
In cinematography, Single camera set up refers to In this setup, each of the various shots and camera angles are taken using the same camera or multiple ca
Split Screen
In cinematography, Split Screen refers to For ages, filmmakers have employed split screen, a method that splits the screen into numerous frames, to convey
Steadicam
In cinematography, Steadicam refers to camera stabilizing system used to capture tracking shots with motion picture cameras.
Tilt Shot
In cinematography, Tilt Shot refers to camera shot that uses a cinematographic technique called tilting in which the camera stays fixed but rotates up and
Walk and talk in Filmmaking
In cinematography, Walk and talk in Filmmaking refers to in Film Shooting is a storytelling technique used across film and television production, in which
Whip Pan
In cinematography, Whip Pan refers to shot, also known as a swish pan effect, is a film cinematography term that describes a camera movement that literally
Wide Screen
In cinematography, Wide Screen refers to Widescreen images are displayed within a set of aspect ratios (relationship of image width to height) used in film
Worm Eye View Photography
In cinematography, Worm Eye View Photography refers to Worm's eye view photography is a type of photography that is taken from a low angle looking up at th