Video and Sound Production: Lectures
20/04/2026 - 13/05/2026 (Week 1 - Week 4) Chan Xin Yean, 0377851 Video and Sound Production Lectures Week 1 Types of Camera Shot Sizes Extreme Wide Shots (ELS): Shows subject very small within a large environment Creates a sense of distance or unfamiliarity Effective for showcasing grand or expansive settings Long Shot (LS) / Wide Shot (WS): Shows the full subject, but not filling the frame (slightly closer than extreme wide shot) Highlights the subject within their environment Emphasises background and surrounding context Helps establish setting and show the character’s relationship to the space Full Shot (FS): Frames the entire subject from head to toe Can include multiple characters in one shot Keeps focus on body language and movement Medium Long Shot (MLS) / Medium Wide Shot (MWS): Frames the subject from roughly the knees up, sitting between a full shot and a medium shot Cowboy Shot: Frames the subject from mid-thighs up and is commonly...