Defining the Shot
Over the years, a universal system for classifying shots has evolved. Terms vary, but those used here are the versions you are most likely to meet.
Getting the shot
Fundamentally, when we refer to a particular type of shot, we are indicating how much of the screen is being filled by the subject; how close it appears to be. We are concerned with its effect – not how you actually get it. For instance, you can get a close shot on a close wide angle lens or a distant narrow angle lens. The perspective, distortion and camera handling will be very different, but the shot size and depth of field will be the same.
Changing the shot size
You can alter the size of the shot (length of shot) in several ways:
• ‘Changing the distance ...
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