Back to Heavenly Creatures PageHEAVENLY CREATURES - YEAR 13 VISUAL TEXT 1.Basic Camera Shots
Big Close Up: the face or parts of it. Used to show emotions, reveal private information.	Close Up: Neck and head. Can reveal detail clearly.
Medium Close Up or Mid Shot: The basic shot of television. Shows some background, with good facial detail.	Medium Long Shot: From knees (or hips) up. Can show action and give some facial expression. If used too much, it makes people seem remote.
Long Shot: Can establish an overall view of a scene. Shows the entire person.	Extra Long Shot: Often used as an establishing shot, telling the viewer where the scene is set.