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A storyboard is a

graphic representation of how your


video will unfold, shot by shot. It's made
up of a number of squares with
illustrations or pictures representing
each shot, with notes about what's going
on in the scene and what's being said in
the script during that shot
Camera Shots and Angles
Long Shot
The long shot is a shot that contains the person’s entire body in the
frame as well as being able to see the environment they are in. It is best
used to show any action that the person is making such as running,
jumping, or walking towards something.

The long shot can also be good for establishing the scene with the
people in it to give the audience a better context of the location the
subjects are in.
Medium Shot
The medium shot is one of the most common shots to use and there
are several different variations of it. A typical medium shot is often
either framed from the knees or waist up from the subject. It is used
when a person is holding an object or talking to another person.

There can also be more than one person in the shot. Having only one
person is called a single, having two people is called a two-shot, having
three people is called a three-shot, and etc.
Close-up shot
The close up is where the subject’s face occupies most of the frame.
This is usually done to convey more emotion in the actor’s
performance. If the facial features are the most important thing to
show at that given time, then the close up is the right shot to use.

Close ups can also be used on objects and don’t only apply to people.
Extreme close-up
The extreme close up is similar to the close up since facial expression is
important for choosing this shot. However, the extreme close up is
when the frame has either only the subject’s eyes or only their mouth
in the shot. This is used to pick up a subtle detail in one’s facial
expression such as a twitching eye to show that someone is tired, or
heavy breathing from someone’s mouth to show that they are out of
breath.
High Angle
The high angle is when the camera is raised above the subject and is
tilted down at the subject. It is often used to make the subject in the
shot look smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable.
Low Angle
The low angle is the opposite of the high angle. It has the camera closer
to the ground and points up towards the subject. It makes the subject
look stronger, taller, or more threatening.
Over the shoulder shot
Over the shoulder shot is when the camera is behind the subject as
he/she is facing another person. It is often used to showcase
confrontation between the two people in the scene. It can also be used
to show one person physically interacting with the other person such as
giving them an object.

The over the shoulder shot shows the movement of one person and
the reaction of the other.
Point of view
The point of view shot is from the perspective of the person in the
scene. The audience should be able to see what the person sees
making them feel as if they were that person.

It is a more stylistic shot in comparison to the rest of the other shots


but it is best used for dramatic effect.
Pan
A pan shot is when the camera is locked on a fixed point but follows the
subject horizontally. It is used to either follow the subject or switch
subjects in the frame. It helps the audience follow the action or main
focus of the shot as if they were spectating it themselves.
Tilt
A tilt shot is similar to the pan shot where the camera follows the
subject while being locked onto a fixed point. However, the camera
follows or switches subjects vertically.
Aerial Shot
The aerial shot is a variation of the high angle and has the camera high
above the subject. It is used to show the subject in the location and
make them feel small. A good example of using an aerial shot could be
a person in a new location to show a contrast between the subject and
the environment.
Tracking Shot
The tracking shot is similar to pan or tilt, but instead of the camera
being locked on a fixed point, the camera is able to move to follow the
subject. The camera can be on a crane, dolly, or held by your hand to
achieve this shot.

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