Shot list

As a group we decided on all of the different shots that will be included in our teaser trailer. These shots are also clearly stated in our written script. All of the shots that are shown below, we will be using in our teaser trailer to create different effects as well as creating variety.

• Wide Shot (WS)

Above shows an example of a Wide Shot. This gives the audience a clear view of everything in the shot, showing the entire person in the frame as well as including the background which gives the audience a clear indication of what the setting is.

• Mid Shot (MS)

Above shows an example of a Mid Shot. This gives the audience a closer look of the person in the shot giving a more detailed view. This shot is taken from the waist upwards and gives the audience a closer view of the person as well as still including some of the background detail.

• Close Up (CU)

The photograph above shows an example of a Close Up. This shot shows a certain feature or a part of the person that takes up the whole of the frame. A close up is usually a close shot of the persons face which helps to show more detail to the audience, for example it shows the persons emotions.

• Medium Close Up (MCU)

A medium close up shown in the photograph above helps to show the persons face more clearly. The shot is a in between a mid shot and a close up. Still being able to show the audience emotions on the persons face but also still showing some of their clothing and the setting of the scene in the background.

• Extreme Close Up (ECU)

An extreme close up shown in the image above is a shot that shows alot of detail to the audience. It shows a certain feature of the person face, for example the characters eyes as shown in the photograph above. Extreme close ups help to show alot of detail in the persons face as well as sometimes showing distinct emotions and is often used in dramatic scenes.

• Cut-In

A Cut-in shows to the audience some part of the person in detail. The shot is similar to a cutaway and can be used to emphasise a certain emotion or movement to the audience, for example a hand shake.

• Two-Shot

A two-shot is always used to show two people in one single frame. This shot shows to the audience both people that are in the scene in a comfortable and simple way. A two-shot can also be a mid shot, shot from the waist upwards. This shot is a good way to show both characters to the audience without getting distracted by the setting or speech from outside the frame.

• Over-The-Shoulder Shot (OSS)

An over-the-shoulder shot, shown in the photograph above is shot from behind one person who is looking at the other shot. This shot is a good way of showing a conversation between two characters and is common to cut between these shots during the conversation showing it from both of the characters view. The shot can also gives the feel of looking at the other character from their point of view.

• Setups

We will also be using setups when shooting our teaser trailer. This is when there is a shot in a scene that is used a lot. Shooting this shot for the whole scene allows for mistakes. This means that if any of our other insert cuts do not work out or appear to be over exposed etc. we can use out setups as a backup so that our entire scene still looks professional.