Establishing shot
An establishing shot is a shot in filmmaking or television that sets up the context for the scene ahead, designed to inform the audience where the action will be taking place. It shows the relationship between people and objects, and establishes the scene’s geography.
These kinds of shots can do more than set up physical space, as they are often used to reveal character or plot information. Practically speaking, establishing shots are commonly wide shots, especially at the very beginning of a film. Because the establishing shot is at the beginning of a scene, it is also used to set a particular tone and mood for what the audience is about to see.
The cinematography and director might make additional shot choices, or lighting decisions that help to strengthen that tone or mood in the establishing shot. You can also show the passage of time with establishing shots.
TRADEMARKS OF THE ESTABLISHING SHOT:
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Use wide shots and/or aerial shots for geography
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Show the relationship between characters and the story world
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Set the tone and mood of a scene - can help foreshadow
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Show the passing of time
Subjective shot
Subjective cinema refers to a film, scene, or shot that emulates a personal point of view. This might be a camera angle from the literal point of view of a character, or it can be an editing choice that is informed by a filmmaker’s feelings or opinions. As you might be able to guess from this brief description, subjectivity in cinema can be applied broadly, just as a “point of view” can mean something very concrete or something more abstract.
Subjective Cinema Tools:
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Limited third-person screenwriting
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POV cinematography
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Personalized editing
example: https://youtu.be/A9_f1rPgtno
Two shot
A two shot is a shot in which the frames a view of the subjects. The subjects do not have to be next to each other. There are many which have one subject in the foreground and the other subject in the background. The shot is used to show the emotional reactions between the subjects.
Group shot
A three-shot is a type of camera framing that includes three characters or subjects within the same shot. Like the two-shot, the three-shot emphasizes the relationships and dynamics between the individuals. Still, it has an added layer of complexity due to a third subject.
The composition of a three-shot requires careful attention to how the subjects are positioned within the frame, ensuring that all three are given visual significance. This can be achieved through various framing techniques, such as a medium three-shot (showing the characters from the waist up) or a wide three-shot (capturing their full bodies).
The arrangement of the characters within the frame should reflect the importance of their relationship in the narrative. For example, two characters might be placed closer together, with the third slightly isolated, symbolizing conflict or imbalance.
