Camera Framing and

Point of View
ASM2O
Please make a copy
of these slides and fill
in the blanks as we
go through them
Camera Framing
Close View

● Very close to the subject

● Only see small part of subject
● intimate feel
● These shots are artistically
motivated or may be for
medical/investigative purposes
Medium Shot

● Close to subject
● You can see ½ to ⅓ of subject
● Personal but not fully intimate
● Typical for school, etc.
Long Shot

● Full subject in view

● Less Personal
● An image like this shows the
environment around the subject and
gives it just as much importance
● An EXTREME long shot would show the
subject very small. Here the environment
is more important than the subject
Camera Point of View
High Shot (Bird’s Eye View)

● Camera is above the subject

● Proportion is distorted, higher
parts are emphasized
● Object/Person appears smaller
than viewer
Low Shot (Worm’s Eye View)

● Camera is below subject.

● Proportion is distorted, lower
parts are emphasized.
● Object appears intimidating
from viewer below
Reverse Shot (Over the Shoulder View)

● Camera is behind the subject

● Viewer is looking at what the
subject is looking at
● You get to see what they’re
seeing but you can’t see their
expression.
Activity Time!
1. Please find examples (or take
your own) of each of the
following shots and attach
them to the slides
2. Then download the slideshow
as a .pdf and submit it to
Bright Space
Close Shot
Medium Shot
Long Shot
High Shot (Bird’s Eye View)
Low Shot (Worm’s Eye View)
Reverse Shot (Over the Shoulder View)