The new semester has begun, and today George primarily introduced us to the assignment schedule for the term, as well as the composition of scenes and the different types of shot scales.
Extreme Long Shot: Shows a broad view of the scene, used to depict the environment or scale, with characters appearing small in the frame.
Long Shot: Displays the full body of the character along with the surrounding environment, used to set the scene or showcase action.
Medium Shot: Typically shows the character from the waist up, suitable for dialogue scenes and displaying character interactions.
- Close-Up: Focuses on the character’s face or the details of an object, used to emphasize emotions or important details.
Extreme Close-Up: Captures very small details, such as eyes or fingers, used to intensify emotions or the significance of details.
Each shot scale has its unique narrative function and emotional expression effect. Directors and cinematographers choose the appropriate shot scale based on the needs of the plot and emotional expression. By combining different shot scales, a rich visual language and narrative rhythm can be created.