Which shot shows the full head and sometimes shoulders of your subject?

Which shot shows the full head and sometimes shoulders of your subject?

• A. Close Up
• B. Establishing Shot
• C. Medium Shot/Cowboy
• D. Arial Shot

Answer: (A)

Framing to emphasize the subject’s face. A close-up tightly frames the head, often including the shoulders, which makes facial expressions the main focus and conveys emotion clearly. An establishing shot is for broad location and environment, not facial detail. A medium shot typically shows from the waist up, which includes more of the body and less of the face. An aerial shot is from above, giving a wide, high perspective. So when the goal is to capture the full head and, at times, the shoulders, the close-up is the best fit.

Framing to emphasize the subject’s face. A close-up tightly frames the head, often including the shoulders, which makes facial expressions the main focus and conveys emotion clearly. An establishing shot is for broad location and environment, not facial detail. A medium shot typically shows from the waist up, which includes more of the body and less of the face. An aerial shot is from above, giving a wide, high perspective. So when the goal is to capture the full head and, at times, the shoulders, the close-up is the best fit.