Camera Shots and Angles

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What is a tight shot?

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A shot that closely frames a subject, usually a face, to show detail.

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What is the Rule of Thirds?

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A compositional guideline that suggests dividing the image into thirds, both horizontally and vertically, to create balance and interest.

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What does a wide shot capture?

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A shot that captures all of the subject and a large area of the location.

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What is a medium shot?

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A shot that shows about half of the subject and only some of the location.

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What is framing in photography?

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A technique that uses elements within the scene to create a frame around the subject.

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What does it mean to pan the camera?

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To move the camera left or right on a horizontal axis.

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What is a dolly shot?

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A shot where the camera is moved closer to or further away from the subject.

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What is a close-up shot?

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A shot that tightly frames a subject, often focusing on details.

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What is the purpose of using angles in photography?

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To create different perspectives and emphasize certain aspects of the subject.

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What is a high angle shot?

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A shot taken from above the subject, making it appear smaller or weaker.