Shot Variation

Shot variation is a technique used in filmmaking to achieve the most effective coverage of an entire sequence of action. Shots used include wide shots, extreme long shot, long shot, medium shot, medium close shot, close-shot, close up and extreme close up.

These are the different shot variations:

• Wide/Long Shot
• Establishing Shot and Master Shot
• Full Shot
• Medium Shot
• Close Up
• Extreme Close Up
• Insert Shots
• Reaction shot

Wide/Long Shot is used for:

·         Sets the tone of the scene;

·         It introduces the location;

·         Enable the audience to understand the concept of the scene.

·         Long shots are used to present a new location.

Medium Shot is used for:

·          Medium shots are commonly used to show the dynamic of two or three person interaction.

Close Up is used for:

•  Intensity
•  Intimacy
•  Detail

Shot variation is used a lot in action films when a fast paced scene is being shot. In addition to a high number of cuts in a short space of time the variation of shots and dynamism also helps to fasten the pace of the scene.