Film Shot Sizes

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In Up, Carl and Ellie holding hands in the montage is what type of shot?

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Extreme Close-Up

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Why does this extreme close up shot work emotionally?

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To highlight symbolic gesture and emotion

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In The Matrix, Neo’s hand reaching for the red pill is an example of what kind of shot?

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Insert Shot

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Why use this insert shot? (NOTE: it's not called an extreme close-up since the focus is on the object, not Neo's hand)

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To spotlight a symbolic choice

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In Shrek, the opening scene with Shrek exiting the outhouse and singing (showing his full body) is what type of shot?

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Full Shot

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Why was this full shot used?

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To establish his body language and carefree attitude

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In Star Wars: A New Hope, the opening scene with ships in deep space is what type of shot?

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Establishing Shot

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Why did the filmmakers use an establishing shot like this?

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To create scale and context

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In Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, the shot of Indy running from the boulder shows his full body. What shot type is this?

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Full Shot

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Why is this full shot effective?

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To emphasize full-body action and danger