Shot Sizes

Shot size determines how much of the subject and environment is visible.

Types

• Extreme Wide Shot (EWS): Focus on the landscape; characters are tiny.
• Wide Shot (WS): Full body of characters + surroundings.
• Medium Shot (MS): Waist up; standard for interaction.
• Close-Up (CU): Face or object detail; focus on emotion.
• Extreme Close-Up (ECU): Eye, mouth, or specific detail.

Usage

Varying shot sizes creates visual interest. A sequence of only Medium Shots can feel static and boring.